The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, said the word “father” in the Lord’s Prayer adds “patriarchal overtones” to it, and this is a problem for some people, writes a British newspaper. Guard.
He noted that the word “father” is problematic for those who have had destructive and abusive experiences with earthly fathers. According to the archbishop, this word is also distasteful for those who “work hard” because of their patriarchal lifestyle. The Archbishop counted himself among such people.
The statement by a third person from the Church of England caused controversy among members of the General Synod. Canon Chris Sugden recalled that in the Bible Jesus Christ himself called to pray “to our father”. By contrast, Reverend Christina Reese, who advocates for female bishops, said the archbishop “has had a hand in an issue that has really concerned Christians for many years.”
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