Oxford College apologises for hosting Christian conference

An Oxford college has reportedly capitulated to student activism by ‘apologising’ for hosting a training seminar organised by a Christian body.

Authorities at Worcester College, Oxford are reported to have told a student newspaper: ‘The Wilberforce Academy’s views on “reproductive rights” and “conversion therapy” “do not align with our values, and we are aware that the conference’s presence and promotional materials have caused distress to many members of the College.’

Andrea Minichiello Williams, chief executive of Christian Concern, which holds the annual training seminar, said they had no communication from college officials regarding the reports of an ‘apology’ for having hosting them.

“But if the college has turned its back on us, it seems that cancel culture has once again demonstrated the power of its grip in one of our top universities, fueled by a small group of activists who won’t tolerate any view that departs from their own narrow ideology and who will resort to tactics of misrepresentation and sweeping allegations to get their way, seemingly frightening nearly everyone into submission”, she said.