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This view that the Lord considers women to be inferior to men is creating an environment in which violations against women are justified, both world-wide and in our community.
The truth is that male New Church leaders have had – and still have – an option to interpret the Writings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for a variety of reasons , overwhelmingly chosen the latter. We no longer accept the current policy, or the rationale offered to support its continuation. Therefore, we support the following:
Call to Action:
1. CLERGY: enough damage done. Choose to be leaders. Take a stand – create an environment where violations against women based on discrimination and subservience have no place. Sign on to eliminate this discriminatory policy against Women In Ministry.
2. GENERAL CHURCH BOARD: mandate a change in position. Withdraw funding from those who don’t commit to ending the discriminatory anti-Women In Ministry policy.
3. PEOPLE: do the next right thing. We’ve acquiesced to this mess for too long. Only we can change it. Sign this petition and talk to your pastor. Today.
(The original wording of the first three paragraphs comes from a speech by Jimmy Carter - modified to New Church language)
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November 19, 2014
im honestly speechless at how much momentum this has gained so quickly. it goes to show that so many of you are just as ready for this change as i am.
Reached 100 supporters
November 19, 2014
79 Comments
The GC was formed with the idea that it should be separate and distinct. The language of the founding principles and the experience of many in the church is that of judgment and exclusion. It's time for us to honestly examine this behavior and follow the Lord's example and strive for inclusiveness, fairness and love.
The Lord adapts to serve people, so that they hear, listen, integrate what God has to give. Women do this too, and it's time to give women a chance to serve, as the Lord leads them, through this beautiful faith.
I support the ordination of women because I believe in freedom and rationality. Women should be free to follow their calling and the reasons against simply do not make sense to me.
The language in this petition is too emotive and strong for my liking, however, I remain committed to the central point that women ought to be ordained to minister in the General Church. I believe a formal referendum should be held on the topic across the organisation worldwide.
I love the new church but chose to withdraw from the organization because its exclusion of women is not Christian. I also fear that the all-male clergy has embraced a subtle but damaging doctrine of Salvation by Marriage Alone.
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
This has been a long time coming. I have a feeling this generation will not let this elinequality last much longer.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
This view that the Lord considers women to be inferior to men is creating an environment in which violations against women are justified, both world-wide and in our community.
The truth is that male New Church leaders have had – and still have – an option to interpret the Writings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for a variety of reasons , overwhelmingly chosen the latter. We no longer accept the current policy, or the rationale offered to support its continuation. Therefore, we support the following:
Call to Action:
1. CLERGY: enough damage done. Choose to be leaders. Take a stand – create an environment where violations against women based on discrimination and subservience have no place. Sign on to eliminate this discriminatory policy against Women In Ministry.
2. GENERAL CHURCH BOARD: mandate a change in position. Withdraw funding from those who don’t commit to ending the discriminatory anti-Women In Ministry policy.
3. PEOPLE: do the next right thing. We’ve acquiesced to this mess for too long. Only we can change it. Sign this petition and talk to your pastor. Today.
(The original wording of the first three paragraphs comes from a speech by Jimmy Carter - modified to New Church language)
Updates
November 19, 2014
im honestly speechless at how much momentum this has gained so quickly. it goes to show that so many of you are just as ready for this change as i am.
Reached 100 supporters
November 19, 2014
79 Comments
Women have spiritual needs that cannot always be comfortably addressed by male ministers. It's time women congregants were able to receive support from clergy who are their same gender. Please end this discriminatory policy that under-serves women and girls in our church institutions. It's time we did better. Thank-you.
The GC was formed with the idea that it should be separate and distinct. The language of the founding principles and the experience of many in the church is that of judgment and exclusion. It's time for us to honestly examine this behavior and follow the Lord's example and strive for inclusiveness, fairness and love.
The Lord adapts to serve people, so that they hear, listen, integrate what God has to give. Women do this too, and it's time to give women a chance to serve, as the Lord leads them, through this beautiful faith.
I support the ordination of women because I believe in freedom and rationality. Women should be free to follow their calling and the reasons against simply do not make sense to me.
The language in this petition is too emotive and strong for my liking, however, I remain committed to the central point that women ought to be ordained to minister in the General Church. I believe a formal referendum should be held on the topic across the organisation worldwide.
I love the new church but chose to withdraw from the organization because its exclusion of women is not Christian. I also fear that the all-male clergy has embraced a subtle but damaging doctrine of Salvation by Marriage Alone.
Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
This has been a long time coming. I have a feeling this generation will not let this elinequality last much longer.
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Women have spiritual needs that cannot always be comfortably addressed by male ministers. It's time women congregants were able to receive support from clergy who are their same gender. Please end this discriminatory policy that under-serves women and girls in our church institutions. It's time we did better. Thank-you.