The Bishop of Shrewsbury has called upon voters to encourage politicians seeking election in the forthcoming general election to make the promotion of marriage a central plank for the renewal of British society.
At the annual diocesan Mass on 8 June in celebration of marriage, the Rt Rev. Mark Davies noted that the “single most important factor” in the flourishing of children was the stability of the relationship of their parents.
The Bishop told the congregation – collectively celebrating 1,970 years of married life – that marriage has been diminished in recent years to one of many lifestyle choices, instead of being recognised as the bedrock of society.
