Petition Surges Against Canterbury Leader Over Bin Laden Praise Award

Faith Facts

• The petition demands the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally following her decision to honor a Muslim cleric who praised Osama bin Laden.
• The award was given on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks that killed nearly three thousand Americans.
• Thousands of Anglicans and concerned citizens have signed the petition calling for accountability and renewed commitment to traditional Christian values.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, presented an award to a Muslim cleric who publicly praised Osama bin Laden on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The decision has sparked widespread outrage among Anglicans and conservative Christians across the United States and Britain.

A petition demanding her immediate resignation has quickly gained thousands of signatures. Supporters argue the award dishonors the memory of the victims and undermines the Church’s witness in a time of moral confusion.

“The timing and nature of this award represent a profound failure of leadership,” one petition organizer stated. “The Church must stand clearly against terrorism and for the values that built Western civilization.”

Many signers expressed concern that the gesture reflects a broader drift away from historic Christian teaching. They believe the Church should prioritize truth, national security, and the protection of innocent life rather than gestures of political correctness.

Critics also noted that honoring a cleric who praised the architect of the 9/11 attacks sends the wrong message to the faithful and to the watching world. The petition continues to gather support as more Anglicans and conservative Christians voice their objections.

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