Letter to the editor: Conversion of Jews prayer 'perpetuates anti-Semitism'

Notes: "I am deeply saddened that the votes of the House of Bishops kept the resolution from passing to remove the use of, and further publication of, prayer 4, The Conversion of the Jews, in the 'Book of Common Prayer', Canada ('Motion to delete prayer for Jews fails at General Synod', anglicanjournal.com). This perpetuates anti-Semitism and continues to permit language and theology that historically have been used as propaganda to justify forced conversions and genocide. This is huge. The world needs to know how the bishops voted, and what this says about our leadership in the Anglican Church of Canada. I hope this can promote a renewed focused conversation and dialogue. Interfaith conflict is placing our world in crisis -- and this does not help". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Third Collect for Good Friday; Good Friday - Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy; Anglican Church of Canada. Book of Common Prayer; Christianity and antisemitism - Anglican Church of Canada; Antisemitism - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops