- Born
- Birth nameGeorge Leonard Carey
- George Carey was born on November 13, 1935 in Bow, London, England, UK. He has been married to Eileen Harmsworth Hood since 1960. They have four children.
- SpouseEileen Harmsworth Hood(1960 - present) (4 children)
- The Archbishop of Canterbury, 1991-2002. He succeeded Robert Runcie.
- In March 2004 caused some controversy when he made a speech urging Islamic scholars in the UK to be more vocal in their condemnation of acts of terrorism like 9/11. His successor as Archbishop of Canterbury, 'Dr Rowan Williams', said he agreed with Carey's words.
- If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery perhaps Christians should not worry too much at such an exploitation of religious imagery. I doubt that Bowie [David Bowie] would have the courage to use Islamic imagery - I very much doubt it. Frankly, I don't get offended by such juvenilia - Christians should have the courage to rise above offensive language, although I hope Bowie will recognise that he may be upsetting some people.
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