The General Synod of the Church of England is to discuss a motion calling on it to recognise explicitly its aim of converting people to Christianity.<\/p>\n
Critics of the plan say raising the issue will simply serve to damage the Church\u2019s relations with members of other religions, including Muslims.<\/p>\n
However, there is strong backing for the controversial proposal. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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