Web Host Company Deletes Church’s Website For Backing Conversion Therapy Ban

Web Host Company Deletes Church’s Website For Backing Conversion Therapy Ban

The pastor of a church in Lancashire, Stanley Road Baptist Church, signed a letter signed by UK church leaders opposing the upcoming conversion therapy ban, which prompted the hosting company to remove the church’s website.

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According to the Lancaster Guardian, web hosting company Torrix made the decision after Stanley Road Baptist Church’s main pastor, Rev Steven Hewitt, signed a letter.

Last December, over 2,500 church leaders wrote to the Equalities Minister, Liz Truss arguing the current draft of the ban would criminalise the everyday work of churches.

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Since then, a counter letter was also written by LGBT Christians to “challenge the harm that has been caused to many by the insensitive and ill-informed nature of the document.”

Web Host Company Deletes Church’s Website For Backing Conversion Therapy Ban

This comes as legislation banning conversion therapy is expected to be brought forward this year following a public consultation.

Torrix’s owner, Matt Fletcher told the Lancaster Guardian why he decided to end commercial relationships with the church.

“I am an ally to the LGBT community and endorse an outright ban on conversion therapy worldwide. I, therefore, cannot support any organisation that seeks to perpetuate the abuse of LGBT and/or non-binary people.
“Therefore, I have decided to withdraw my hosting provision for this website with immediate effect.”

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The church’s website now shows a “Down for Maintenance” page.

Web Host Deletes Church’s Website For Backing Conversion Therapy Ban

It says: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, our church website is not available right now. We apologise for any inconvenience.”

Responding to Torrix’s decision, Rev Hewitt said: “I am saddened at this development, but I am grateful for all the help that Matthew has given the church previously, often voluntarily.”

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