Priest quits after sexism charge
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Your support makes all the difference.A respected female priest is set to leave the Church of England in London after accusing it of sexual discrimination.
The Reverend Claire Wilson, 54, who is among the front-runners for the Preacher of the Year title, decided to move from the capital after she was overlooked for the position of priest in a series of churches.
"I am not bitter, but the Diocese of London is not known for its welcoming attitude towards women," said Mrs Wilson. "In a profession where jobs are scarce for males and females, being female is doubly difficult. I believe there should be some sort of reverse discrimination ... There is a tendency in London to regard women as a problem rather than a resource."
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