A Scottish cathedral has been criticised for allowing the reading of a passage from the 'Quran' which was aimed at promoting understanding between the two faiths.
St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow during a Eucharist service last week marked the feast of the Epiphany by including a guest reader who read from 'Surah 19' in the 'Quran'. "The decisions which have led to the situation in St Mary's Cathedral are a matter for the provost and the cathedral community but the Scottish Episcopal Church is deeply distressed at the widespread offence which has been caused," said Church Primus, the Most Rev David Chillingworth, in an online post on Sunday.
"We also deeply regret the widespread abuse which has been received by the cathedral community. In response to what has happened at the cathedral, the Scottish Episcopal Church will bring together all those who are involved in the development of interfaith relations," he said.
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