Female bishops

Posted by George Galloway, MP for Bradford West, at 15:26, Wed 21 November 2012:

I'm tempted to say this is an institution with entrenched, institutionalised sexism, but that's certainly how the rest of the world will view it. In no other organisation in the land would it be permissible - or even allowed to be put to the vote - that women should be debarred from the highest offices. I'm not even sure that this is legal. It is a disastrous decision by a conservative minority and it will have further serious consequences on church attendances. I don't know the internal democracy of the Church of England but surely there must be a mechanism for a recall vote of some sort after this debacle?

What do you think?

Comments

Posted by Keith Nuttall, 15:46, Wed 21 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

I am not a religious person, but I respect anyone, religious or not, who follows a moral and ethical code. I do not share the same respect for organised religion, which through the ages, has proven itself time and time again to be hypocritical, bigoted, and destructive. So, although saddened, I am not at all surprised by this news. I feel that the Church of England has little relevance today, and this bizarre decision just shows how out of touch it is with reality. I would advise any woman oppressed by a religious institution to seek another, or live without one altogether.
Posted by Ian Fear, 16:20, Wed 21 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

I am a Christian who does not go to church and believe that the choice of the church is theirs. This was an open vote which does not occur within the muslim faith or many others either not even the house of commons who use whips and vetos etc to get what they want. I believe it is the duty of all religious people to decide on what happens in their faith groups as long as that does not break the law of the land which this has not. You have emailed me with this but I do not know why as I have not contacted you. Please remember you are a political person not a religious leader and attacking peoples faith has a nasty way of biting all religions when things get stirred up for political ends.
Posted by JACK GORROD, 17:02, Wed 21 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

I am suprised that the decision has gone against females being appointed Bishops - it seems to contravene equality that is commonplace these days. I do not think the Government should intervene, however, it is not their business and they have plenty to do without becoming further entangled in Religion. It is certainly absolutely nothing to do with our local MP Mr Galloway who represents a small party and a faith that does not have the best record in its treatment of females.
Posted by gerard paul cavallari, 17:03, Wed 21 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

George I think you're absolutely right. It's about time that ALL religions allowed both sexes equal opportunities in the filling of important positions. Best Gez
Posted by Michael Herbert, 17:29, Wed 21 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

This is not about "equality" it is about religious conviction and should be left to those who practise their faith. It has absolutely nothing to do with political correctness or the views of secular individuals who display little knowledge of the background of the Church and yet want to meddle and try to apply secular law. I suppose such individuals might next complain about the Catholic Church, who fortunately as yet do not feel the need to be all things to all men.
Posted by M C Kilburn, 23:38, Wed 21 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

Hi George, I am most anxious to hear from you on the constituency matter. We were going to meet a couple of months ago but your overseas commitments seem to have got in the way, I was asked by Write to your MP for my feedback a few weeks ago but am hanging fire .I hope you will get back to me ASAP where we can speak in confidence.

Regards, Mark
Posted by Ben Mawson, 14:10, Sat 24 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

The decision is apalling but I agree we can't meddle in Secular law. This works both ways though, and the CoE should not try to apply secular law to the wider British Society. If the church (all religion in fact, none of which is great on sexual equality) keeps out of my business I'll keepout of its and trust in its members to vote with their feet.
Posted by Ian Smith, 11:17, Sun 25 November 2012: (Is this post abusive?) #

Interesting that 59% of Yorkshire Post readers think the decision was right. I wonder why that tends to go against the trend

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