Chosen by Giles Fraser review – confessions of a priest

Chosen by Giles Fraser review – confessions of a priest
In this absorbing memoir-cum-history of the rift between Judaism and Christianity, the former canon of St Paul’s reveals how exploring his Jewish roots saved him from depression
The Occupy protests outside St Paul’s Cathedral, October 2011. Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features
The Occupy protests outside St Paul’s Cathedral, October 2011. Photograph: Ray Tang/Rex Features
Sun 18 Apr 2021 06.00 EDT
In October 2011, Giles Fraser became front-page news. St Paul’s Cathedral was surrounded by scores of Occupy demonstrators. The City of London wanted to evict them but as it was uncertain whether the land belonged to them or the cathedral, they sought the permission of the dean and canons. The chapter were divided but the casting vote of the dean led to the eviction of the demonstrators. Giles Fraser resigned on the grounds that the church should not use force to defend its buildings, especially when the cause of the protesters was such a just one.

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