Letter to the editor : On gender blessings, and on some arguments against them

Notes: "I am writing in response to the letter 'Gender blessings show church would rather follow the ways of the world' (June, p. 4). I was saddened by the rationale given by the authors for their position -- their implication that those who hold contrary positions are following 'the ways of the world', for example. 'You do things your way, and I'll do thing's God's way' has repeatedly shown itself to be a negative starting point in engaged dialogue within the church. The use of proof texts, used in the letter, is another. In most controversies in the Church, all sides have sections of scripture they access. We can do better than this. Concern for all in the Church, prayerful consideration, and open dialogue are the way forward". [Text of complete article.]

Subjects: Pastoral Liturgies for Journeys of Gender Transition and Affirmation; Transgender people - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Transsexuals - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Liturgy - Texts; Conversation - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Anglican Church of Canada - Parties and movements - 21st century; Christianity and culture - Anglican Church of Canada - 21st century