Author Taylor alleges BBC discrimination

LONDON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- British novelist Graham Taylor, known best for the novel "Shadowmancer," has accused the BBC of discriminating against him because he is a Christian.

The Rev. Taylor alleged the British broadcaster blocked him and his literary works from its programs due to his outspoken belief in Christianity, The Sunday Telegraph reported.

"I had good relations with them until they realized that there were religious allegories in my stories," Taylor said of BBC officials. "Once they had decided that I was promoting Christianity in my books I found the door firmly shut."

Taylor, whose book "Wormwood" sold 22,000 copies in a single day, said the broadcasting group allegedly had been working from a position of political correctness, the Telegraph reported.

"They weren't turning me down because I was a bad guest, but because of who I am," he told the newspaper.

"I'm an Anglican priest and sadly while it's OK to be the next Philip Pullman, it's not all right to be a Christian writer," he added, referring to noted atheistic writer.

The Telegraph said BBC officials denied Taylor's allegations.