by Kate Ferguson, The Sun
The Norman building is one of the holiest sites in England and contains the shrines of saints Bede and Cuthbert
DURHAM Cathedral is throwing a “silent disco” rave in its nave – sparking a furious backlash.
The 1,000 year-old church is promising partygoers a night of “epic DJs” playing 1980s pop classics in “stunning surroundings”.
They are charging between £30 and £75 for tickets to the rave, which is being hosted in January next year.
But critics said the Church of England should stick to religion rather than putting on club nights.
It comes after Canterbury Cathedral was slammed for putting graffiti stickers up in its historic church.
Sir Simon Clarke, a former Tory Cabinet minister who now runs the Onward think-tank, said: “In my experience, people want a more serious Church of England, offering meaningful guidance and moral teaching, and celebrating the beauty of our churches and traditions.
“What we get too often instead is lightweight stuff more suited to a failing youth club than a strong, confident national Church.”
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