The Fellowship of Life
a Christian-based vegetarian group founded in 1973

From the Bishop of Salford

I wish to acknowledge your letter of the 12th February.

The concept of fasting and mortification during Lent is part of the Christian tradition. I would not wish to blur the issue by linking that concept with a "campaign". There is a risk of campaigns high-jacking moral concepts and the focus ends solely on the ends of the campaign, rather than the invitation to grow in the image and likeness of God, which is the moral end. So, while I wish you well, I do not wish to endorse the VEG4LENT campaign.

With every good wish.

Yours sincerely

(25/2/03)

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