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Fear of terrorism can cause people to draw false conclusions about Muslims, the Archbishop of York has warned.Fear of terrorism can cause people to draw false conclusions about Muslims, the Archbishop of York has warned.
Dr John Sentamu told the Church of England's general synod in York that the language of fear had become the language of international relations.Dr John Sentamu told the Church of England's general synod in York that the language of fear had become the language of international relations.
He said the challenge facing people was not about moderate versus "so-called radical Muslims", but about Islam being used for "quasi-political ends".He said the challenge facing people was not about moderate versus "so-called radical Muslims", but about Islam being used for "quasi-political ends".
The synod has also addressed schism in the Church and marriage rules.The synod has also addressed schism in the Church and marriage rules.
Dr Sentamu, the Archbishop of York since 2005, made his remarks in his presidential address on the fourth day of the summer synod.Dr Sentamu, the Archbishop of York since 2005, made his remarks in his presidential address on the fourth day of the summer synod.
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He said: "Worldwide, a new book on terrorism is published every six hours.He said: "Worldwide, a new book on terrorism is published every six hours.
"Fear has begun to shape the minds and the decisions of those who take counsel for the nations. And our fear of terrorism can lead us to false conclusions about all our Muslim neighbours.""Fear has begun to shape the minds and the decisions of those who take counsel for the nations. And our fear of terrorism can lead us to false conclusions about all our Muslim neighbours."
He added: "The challenge is about Islam being used for quasi-political ends at whose heart is getting into paradise now by suicide bombing propelled by a hatred of the West and its way of life - attempting to avenge past hurts by piling them on present problems."He added: "The challenge is about Islam being used for quasi-political ends at whose heart is getting into paradise now by suicide bombing propelled by a hatred of the West and its way of life - attempting to avenge past hurts by piling them on present problems."
The archbishop went on to say the church was in danger of being "paralysed" by fear of schism and disagreements over ordinations and same-sex relationships.The archbishop went on to say the church was in danger of being "paralysed" by fear of schism and disagreements over ordinations and same-sex relationships.
Earlier, the general synod backed the drawing up of a "covenant" - a set of rules for resolving disputes within the worldwide Anglican Communion, such as the ordination of gay bishops.Earlier, the general synod backed the drawing up of a "covenant" - a set of rules for resolving disputes within the worldwide Anglican Communion, such as the ordination of gay bishops.
It also announced proposals to give couples greater choice over where they get married.It also announced proposals to give couples greater choice over where they get married.
The Church is set to change legislation to allow couples to tie the knot in any church where they have a "qualifying connection", but is stopping short of allowing couples to marry in any church of their choosing.The Church is set to change legislation to allow couples to tie the knot in any church where they have a "qualifying connection", but is stopping short of allowing couples to marry in any church of their choosing.