UK Christian leader apologizes for calling voters 'stupid,' embarrassed by pro-Brexit Christian voters

The Dean of Exeter Cathedral claimed he's embarrassed by the pro-Brexit Christian voters and apologized on their behalf. Yet, he also apologized for initially calling the winning majority "stupid."

The Very Revd. Dr. Jonathan Draper made his opinion very clear during the recent European Union Referendum held June 23 where 52 percent of the British voters chose to leave the EU, the world's biggest economic bloc.

According to the Express&Echo, Draper took it upon himself to apologize on behalf of the majority of Christians who voted overwhelmingly for the Leave campaign, as indicated by a poll that revealed only 42 percent of Christians voted Stay in contrast to 46 percent of Jewish voters and 70 percent of Hindu and Muslim voters.

"As a Christian I am embarrassed and apologise," tweeted Draper after the United Kingdom announced the referendum's results Friday morning.

Populous, a polling body, also suggested before Thursday's referendum that Christians were among the most Eurosceptic.

Draper apologized once more, this time as an "old person," as another poll indicated that the strongest Remain supporters were the youngest registered voters (18-24) and that the sentiment tended to grow weaker the older the age range.

"As a nearly old person I apologize for what we have done to our children and grandchildren," wrote Draper.

He added, "Apologized to my children for what the old have done to the young. Truly awful, truly catastrophic #WhatHaveWeDone."

Then the dean apologized for what he considered as his "weak moment" when he previously posted, "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups."

Numerous religious leaders who supported the Remain campaign chose to respond to the referendum's result in a conciliatory message. However, there were also those just like Draper who continued to denounce the Leave scenario even as the Leave camp declared victory.

Baptist minister and Oasis founder Steve Chalke also tweeted a poll that showed the youngest voters, ranging 18-24 years old, as the strongest Remain supporters.

"The young believe in unity!" wrote Chalke.

"A message to our continental European friends: please note that 48.1% of us think this is a very bad idea," tweeted Bishop of Guildford Andrew Watson.

On another note, Exeter Cathedral's Canon Chancellor Anna Norman-Walker took to Twitter on Sunday, June 26 and said there were "tears tonight from European worshippers."