A sexism storm has erupted after church bans female vicars in the town formerly home to Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French
St Fimbarrus in Fowey, Cornwall, came under fire after parishioners passed a new 'sexist' resolution, claiming a female vicar would go against their theological beliefs.
Described as 'mysogynistic' by some parishioners, the new rule means only those identifying as male will be eligible to fill the position. One disapproving local said: "So Dawn French lived here, she played a female vicar, which is not good enough for her former home." St Fimbarrus in Fowey, Cornwall, once home to the Vicar of Dibley, has banned female vicars - despite spending four years attempting to fill the position.Defending the decision pushed by a number of members, Fowey’s parochial church council added that while the Bible states all are equal, there remains "debate over the roles women play within the church".
The passing of the resolution has left many members of the parish outraged, particularly given the news' proximity to International Womens' Day.
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