Boris Johnson Blames Church for UK Obesity Crisis

Boris Johnson has sparked controversy by blaming the Church of England for Britain's obesity crisis, claiming it has failed to provide necessary 'spiritual sustenance' leading people to overeat. In a recent statement, he expressed concern over declining church attendance and criticized religious leaders, including Archbishop Justin Welby, for not addressing people's spiritual needs. Johnson lamented that, unlike in his youth, where obesity was rare, children today are 'fatsos' due to a sedentary lifestyle influenced by fears of danger outside. He connected this trend to the obesity epidemic, which has seen significant increases, particularly among adults and children. His comments were part of a report featuring insights from multiple former prime ministers, but they were met with skepticism from the current government, which stated it did not follow his reasoning. Johnson's remarks have generated widespread discussion on public health and the role of societal changes in obesity rates.