The other day, I had tea with my vicar.
He was, in many ways, the archetype of the trendy, left-leaning clergy we often hear about. He despised Trump, adored Harris, and seemed to revel in every modern “woke” trope imaginable. Intellectually, he was sharp—there’s no denying that—but I often wonder about the application of such intelligence. What good is it when it doesn’t seem to address the pressing issues facing humanity today, particularly in the spiritual and practical realms?
When I left our meeting, something struck me about the entire interaction. Theology? It hardly came up. Discussions about job creation or how the church could practically support struggling communities? Absent. Conversations about the dire state of the Anglican Church? Nowhere to be found.
Instead, the focus was on gender. Yes, gender theology.
At one point, the vicar asserted that angels have no gender. This led us into a broader discussion where he claimed God the Father doesn’t have a gender either. I found this fascinating because the same people who insist on the ungendered nature of God often refer to the Holy Spirit as female and attribute masculinity to the devil. The inconsistency is glaring. This selective application of gendered theology seems less about fostering understanding and more about advancing a woke agenda.Women’s Ordination and the Internal Divide
As someone who attends a slightly traditional church, I’ve noticed a peculiar dynamic. Opposition to women’s ordination often doesn’t come from men, as many might assume. In fact, much of the resistance comes from women themselves.
When women’s ordination was first introduced, some of its strongest proponents were women who saw it as a step toward inclusivity while acknowledging inherent differences. They hoped to bridge divides, not deepen them. Yet today, the narrative has shifted. Dissenting women are labeled misogynists by the same radical left figures who claim to champion their rights. It’s profoundly hypocritical and deeply unsettling.
Final Thoughts
The Anglican Church faces countless challenges—declining attendance, financial struggles, and societal irrelevance among them. Yet, instead of addressing these pressing issues, the focus seems to be on divisive, performative topics like gender theology.
If the Church truly wishes to survive, it must return to its roots: faith, community, and action. These are the things that once gave it strength and relevance. It’s time to move past the trendy distractions and focus on what really matters.
