MEND cancels event with controversial chaplain after JC reveals his comments on Jews, Zionism and homosexuals

But on Tuesday, the JC has revealed a series of controversial blogs written by the New York-based activist including one titled, “What’s happening in Palestine/Israel is very simple…here’s what I call it: #HolocaustRemix”.

In the article he wrote: “Why are people so pathologically afraid to just admit that the Zionists are the new Nazis & Fascists..?”

Another blog by Mr Bryant described New York as “Jew York City”, while a further article alleged homosexuality was “sinning”.

MEND  told the JC that it “apologised  unreservedly for the incident.” It added: “We do not know how the comments and the blog were missed by our team, and are looking into ensuring such an issue does not repeat itself in the future.”

In a further statement, the organisation confirmed: “MEND is deeply concerned with revelations regarding statements previously made by Mr Gareth Bryant. We have, therefore, taken the decision to cancel the event ‘A Critique of  Anti-Blackness Via Muslim Religio-Scholarship’ that was scheduled to feature Mr Bryant on Thursday 29 October 2020.

“We believe that some of the language used by Mr Bryant is indefensible and totally at odds with our ethos and values. We have contacted Mr Bryant to seek his views.

“MEND would like to wholeheartedly apologise for any offence caused and reiterate our commitment to standing firmly against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all other forms of racism and prejudice.”