Letter to the editor : 'Gender gap' missed legitimate concerns about ordination of women

Notes: "I have always appreciated the balanced reporting of the news and events of the church in Canada and from around the world that has resulted in numerous awards for the 'Anglican Journal'. However, the recent article 'Closing the gender gap in church leadership' (March 2019, p. 1) failed to meet the balanced reporting standard that I have come to expect of the 'Journal'. I was particularly disappointed that no mention was made of the many thoughtful and faithful people who have concerns and questions about the ordination of women. People questioning the ordination of women were portrayed as rude and thoughtless misogynists. This failed to reflect the deep divisions the ordination of women has caused in the Anglican Communion. The loss of the diversity of theological perspectives with the rescinding of the conscience clause and the clear message that the only valid form of ministry is ordained ministry is a disservice to the rich history of our beloved church". [Text of entire article.]

Subjects: Ordination of women - Anglican Church of Canada - History; Conscience clause - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Parties and movements