Theresa May tells Jesus House church: be role models in your faith

May 31, 2017 by Andrew Symes

by Harry Farley, Christian Today.

Theresa May urged Christians to talk openly about their faith as she visited Jesus House – one of the largest black-majority Pentecostal churches in the UK – on Sunday.

The Prime Minister was interviewed by Pastor Agu Irukwu in front of thousands at the north London megachurch and was asked about black and ethnic representation in parliament, Christian persecution and marriage.

Addressing concerns about a clampdown on Christians being able to voice their beliefs, May told the congregation: ‘One of the things I think we can all do in terms of faith is to give very clear signs of our faith and be prepared to talk about it so that people can see that that freedom exists and also so there will be roles models for people to look to and to follow.’

But May faced criticism from LGBT activists for meeting Pastor Agu, who has spoken strongly against homosexuality and gay marriage.

Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner and a staunce supporter of LGBT rights, said the prime minister had ‘recklessly colluded with homophobic Christian extremists’.

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See also: Theresa May under fire for changing her mind about gay rights – Kate Lyons, Guardian