Shockingly, a Few Years Ago this was Considered Unnecessary.

The Church of England plumbs new depths, but diving will continue until it hits bottom or attendance hits zero, whichever comes first.

In a written reply to a question submitted to General Synod, a senior Bishop said that although the meaning of the word woman was previously “thought to be self-evident”, “additional care” was now needed.

The question was posed as institutions grapple with the ongoing debate surrounding trans rights and what defines “a woman”. 

The question was posed as institutions grapple with the ongoing debate surrounding trans rights and what defines “a woman”. In a written reply to a question submitted to General Synod, a senior Bishop said that although the meaning of the word woman was previously “thought to be self-evident”, “additional care” was now needed.

The question was posed as institutions grapple with the ongoing debate surrounding trans rights and what defines “a woman”.

Those few remaining faithful in the C of E must await with bated breath the outcome of such a vital and critical soteriological debate.

–With thanks to William Tighe.

UPDATE: The C of E’s Eldest Daughter (sort of), The Episcopal Church, follows suit in spectacular fashion at its 80th General Convention. Why, the C of E may find in its race to the bottom ECUSA is already there to greet them. Those Americans! Always having to be bigger and better in everything.

A mere soupçon of what the Episcopalians just served up:

Resolved, that the 80th General Convention understands that the protection of religious liberty extends to all Episcopalians who may need or desire to access, to utilize, to aid others in the procurement of, or to offer abortion services.

And your Tatler’s favorite:

The Episcopal House of Deputies condemns Crisis Pregnancy Centers.

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 80th General Convention denounces the work of Crisis Pregnancy Centers, also known as Pregnancy Resource Centers.

The Deity, if there is one, forbid those people, all NOKD, to encourage others of their kind to produce even more of them. None will ever become Episcopalians, so can we please just get rid of ’em?