The Church of England is considering how to refer to God without assigning a gender. 'This is nothing new,' a spokesperson said. 'Christians have recognized since ancient times that God is neither male nor female.'
A general view of the room during the opening of the General Synod at The Church House in London on Feb. 6.A general view of the room during the opening of the General Synod at The Church House in London on Feb. 6.The Church of England is considering how to refer to God without assigning a gender, its governing body says. But the church's General Synod adds that while it's been exploring the idea of adopting new language in recent years, no changes are looming.
"This is nothing new," a spokesperson for the Church of England said in a note to NPR."Christians have recognized since ancient times that God is neither male nor female."Acknowledging that the terms for God in scripture aren't always reflected in the ways people worship, the representative added,"There has been greater interest in exploring new language for years now, with the Church's Liturgical Commission regularly considering such questions since 2014.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Is God They/Them? Church of England considers gender-neutral pronouns.The Church of England is exploring whether to use gender-neutral language instead of referring to God solely with masculine pronouns, such as “He” or “Our Father” — which would be a major change after millennia of prayer and teachings.
Read more »
Gay couples can receive blessing, not marriage, in Church of England: BishopsBishops of the Church of England said Thursday they “welcomed proposals” for same-sex couples to receive a blessing on their unions, which passed by majority votes in the church’s General Synod. Anglican clergy will not yet perform marriage ceremonies for those couples, however.
Read more »
Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry themThe Church of England voted on Thursday to offer blessings to same-sex couples, though they still can't marry in the church. The church described the decision in a variety of ways: as a breakthrough, a flawed compromise, or an outright mistake.
Read more »
Church of England allows blessings for same-sex couplesThe Church of England’s national assembly on Thursday voted to let priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships, while continuing to ban church weddings for the same couples
Read more »