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[Today’s Prayer] British Methodist Church “Avoid gender-specific terms such as husband and wife”


The British Methodist Church recently published ‘inclusive language guidelines’ containing recommendations to avoid gender-specific terms such as ‘husband’ and ‘wife’.


The guidelines said, “These terms do not assume the ‘reality of many people,’” and suggested the words “parent,” “partner,” “child,” and “guardian” as appropriate alternatives.


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The guidelines explains as a general principle the idea that “there is infinite variety in the ways in which God’s creation is expressed in human life,” and that the terms ‘husband’ and ‘wife’ “may not sound offensive, but it makes people assume about the reality of families and personal lives.”


These guidelines ensure that Methodists use inclusive language when dealing with minorities who have been marginalized or demonized by their common culture.

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In addition, the guidelines emphasized why it is important for the British Methodist Church to use language that is inclusive of sexual minorities, and advised individuals to use language including their preferred pronouns.


The denomination passed a resolution in 2021 approving the blessing of same-sex unions and recognizing cohabiting couples.


“We are proud of our comprehensive language guidelines,” a denominational spokesperson told CP. This helps the church have conversations without making assumptions or inadvertently causing offense. “Some people find this particularly useful when talking to people who have different life experiences than their own.”


Asked whether gendered language would still be used at Methodist weddings, he said, "Couples getting married in a Methodist church will discuss with their pastor how they want to be addressed during the service, so that the wedding can reflect who they are."


In response, Father Calvin Robinson, who has openly opposed the progressivism of the Church of England, fiercely criticized the leadership of the Methodist Church of England and claimed that it was “a symptom of a neo-Marxist attempt to effectively destroy the church.”

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Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand... The ax is already laid at the root of the trees; every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire (Matthew 3:2,10).

God, we hear that the British Methodist Church has issued guidelines that avoid using gender-specific terms and destroy God's created order.


Even though God created humans as male and female and clearly stated that homosexuality is a sin, the church that is supposed to proclaim the Word of God is distorting the Word of God and committing sins that God hates.


Lord, please help Christians in Britain and Europe to repent of this.


We are living in the last days when we can feel that the kingdom of God is near.


May you guide the church to not compromise with the world and give the church the courage to boldly declare that sin is sin even if we are hated by the world.


When the church boldly proclaims the Word of God, may the souls who have been touched by the Word repent and become those who inherit the kingdom of God.


May the Church of England bear the good fruit of saving souls!

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