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Why the pronouns used for God matter

  • Written by Annie Selak, Associate Director, Women's Center, Georgetown University
imageA service in the village church of St. Paul de Leon in Devon, England. Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images

The Church of England is considering what language and pronouns should be used to refer to God.

The church’s General Synod has, however, clarified that it will not abolish or substantially revise any of the currently authorized liturgies....

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