An extraordinary judgement today in the case of Bideford Council and its time-honoured practice of praying before a council meeting. This was the case that even Trevor Phillips thought was 'nonsense on stilts' and about which I originally blogged here.
On a small technical point, rather than the main points of principle placed before the court, the High Court has held that it is illegal for the Council to continue the practice. It has also given the Council leave to appeal.
For an informed, if incredulous, view, read Neil Addison's blog. Actually, you should always read Neil Addison's Religion Law Blog...
Update: I have just seen an interesting take on this at Heresy Corner, suggesting it is a Pyrrhic victory for the NSS.
(H/t Echurch blog)
Liturgy for When You were Pleased a Meeting was Delayed but Now you've
realised there's another meeting at the original time that you will have to
attend after all
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1 I was glad when they said to me the Meeting of the Moot has been delayed
2 For every meeting delayed is another meeting where the world might end
first.
3...
9 hours ago
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