With over 80 million believers in 160 countries, the Anglican Communion has been grappling with LGBTQ+ issues since the 1970s.
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Pauli Murray, the first Black woman to be ordained by the Episcopal Church, was an advocate for women’s rights and racial justice.
In early Christian texts, God gives birth to Israel and is described as a woman in labor and a mother comforting her children.
The Christian left has played a strong role in America’s history. In this election too, it is not silent.
The Anglican church has been criticised for standing against gay marriage, but it has taken a positive step on an issue that many activists see as more important.
Feminists played a major part in raising the profile of women in the church. Now they need to step up for same-sex marriage.
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