Too many #LGBT+ people have heard “the words of rejection” from the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Justin Welby made the remarks in his opening address to the General Synod 2023, which will debate its policy on blessings for same-sex couples. pic.twitter.com/baTWamfQol
— London Live (@LondonLive) February 6, 2023
Previously: War on Christianity: “Pope” Francis Denounces Anti-LGBTQ Laws, Says God Loves Faggots
It’s easy to see this and think “Satan is in control.”
But that is just what he wants you to think.
RT:
Liberal Christians are pushing the Church of England to abolish gendered references to God from scriptures and services, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday. Describing God as a man, they argue, is a “theological misreading.”
The argument was brought up at a sitting of the General Synod – the Church’s lawmaking body – this week. According to the Telegraph, the Reverend Joanna Stobart of Bath and Wells asked the Liturgical Commission what steps were being taken “to develop more inclusive language in our authorized liturgy.”
Stobart said that she wanted more options to “speak of God in a non-gendered way,” and more prayers that didn’t refer to God “using male pronouns.”
The Liturgical Commission is responsible for setting out how church services are conducted, including what kind of language is used during these services. Its vice-chairman, the Bishop of Litchfield, told Stobart that the commission has “been exploring the use of gendered language in relation to God for several years,” and would discuss the matter with the Faith and Order Commission this spring.
However, any change to the Church’s liturgy would require the unanimous approval of the Synod, where there is strong opposition.
The Archbishop is Jewish, by the way.
He’s a Jew.
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, raising his hand
The rest of these people are all women.
It’s so obvious what is going on here.
“The Rev Joanna Stobart” – Problem identified.
— Old School Bible Guy (@SimpleBibleGuy) February 7, 2023
. @churchofengland here’s your gender neutral god. You’ve lost your minds. pic.twitter.com/ezp74i1cGT
— WEF UK (@wef_uk) February 7, 2023