666 Draws Comment in House of Commons
Pastor Dale Morgan
666 Draws Comment in House of Commons*
The Associated Press
Thursday, January 10, 2008; 4:37 PM
LONDON -- The beast of the Book of Revelation intruded into the banter
of the House of Commons on Thursday when a motion calling for the
disestablishment of the Church of England was numbered 666.
The last book of the Bible says 666 is the number of a beast that "had
two horns like a lamb, and ... spake as a dragon," and that "doeth great
wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in
the sight of men."
"It is incredible that a motion like this should have, by chance,
acquired this significant number," said Bob Russell, a Liberal Democrat
lawmaker.
"It looks as though God or the devil have been moving in mysterious
ways," he said.
The motion simply states: "That this House calls for the
disestablishment of the Church of England" _ in other words ending its
status as the country's legally established, official faith.
Such motions rarely result in any action, but are used by members to
publicize issues. Other members may sign the motion as an indication of
support.
By Thursday afternoon, the number of the signers was three.
The Church of England, created by King Henry VIII's breach with Rome, is
the legally established faith in England. The monarch, by law, is
obliged to be a member, and has the title of Supreme Governor of the church.
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