(Updated) Response to criticism on Facebook of Christian Concern and the case of Rev Trayhorn

Aug 28, 2017 by

Andrea Williams has written a response to some criticism, that recently appeared on Facebook, of one of [Christian Concern’s] legal cases (Barry Trayhorn). Andrea explains that legal judgments do not necessarily reflect all the facts or evidence involved…. “We are proud to be supporting Barry and many others who are facing miscarriages of justice because of their Christian faith.”

Dear Peter,

Forgive me for not responding to your post immediately. I was involved in other case matters at the time, and I always have to think carefully about how to respond to all criticism, whether personal or directed at the ministry of Christian Concern. This is in part because we are so busy with the work, and it is vital we get on with it, rather than being distracted or unduly upset by often unfair criticism based on a limited version or understanding of the facts.

As your criticism on Barry Trayhorn has gained some traction I, and my colleagues, have taken the decision to respond to you to seek to set the record straight. I have taken the time to write to you from a wonderful holiday with my family.

In short, we do not believe your comments to be either an accurate or a fair criticism of us. In making your assertions, you were not fully familiar with the facts of our cases, nor the workings of our courts. Nor did you take into account the heightened level of intolerance and discrimination sometimes exhibited by judges towards Christian claimants.

I would be delighted to speak with you, meet with you, if you want to chat through understanding our cases. I have made an open offer to all that critique us in such a fashion to come to our offices and to spend some time with our legal team. Indeed our clients are always pleased and willing to explain their cases and would also welcome a supportive presence during their court hearings.

I hope the following will provide a satisfactory response to the points you addressed in your post, regarding the case of Rev Barry Trayhorn.

Read here

Read also: this post from Andrew Symes in 2015, reflecting on why some evangelicals devote energy to attacking other Christian individuals and organizations, rather than focusing on the real problem.

Read also:  Response to Andrea Minichiello Williams by Peter Ould

 

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