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The Church of England starts campaign to avoid using “He,” “Him,” and “Our Father” to refer to God

Many people have already voiced their opinions about the project, many of whom consider it needless.

Seth Abanfo Essiam
Last updated: February 9, 2023 9:35 am
By Seth Abanfo Essiam
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According to reports, the Church of England has started a project to come up with gender-neutral terminology to refer to God.

According to Sky News, two commissions are currently investigating ways to eliminate referring to God as “He,” “Him,” and “Our Father” in a new project.

According to the news source, the decision was made in response to a query made at the synod by Rev. Joanna Stobart, vicar of Ilminster and Whitelackington in Somerset.

In order to portray the creator in a “non-gendered way,” the man of God wants a “more inclusive vocabulary” to be used when referring to God in Church of England ceremonies.

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In the past 20 years, there has been a higher interest in learning other languages, a representative for the Church of England told Sky News.

He however added that there were no plans to “abolish or substantially revise currently authorized liturgies”.

“Christians have recognized since ancient times that God is neither male nor female, yet the variety of ways of addressing and describing God found in scripture has not always been reflected in our worship.

“As part of its regular program of work for the next five years, the Liturgical Commission has asked the faith and order commission to work with it on looking at these questions.

“No such changes could be made without extensive legislation,” the spokesman said, as quoted by sky news.

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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, who stated in 2008 that “God is not male or female,” is one of those who would love to see God referred to in gender-neutral terms. God cannot be defined.

The effort will start this spring, according to Rev Dr. Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield and vice-head of the Liturgical Commission, which creates forms of worship.

According to sources, the Liturgical Commission will collaborate on the initiative for the next five years with the Faith and Order Commission, another Church of England body that provides theological guidance.

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