Four decades and still no progress or change – so what is next?

"I believe it’s time for theologians to open a discussion and consider the purpose and impact of the Church of England @thechurchofengland

I also advocate for a collective, interdisciplinary effort to rethink how we meet spiritual needs in society.

I support the idea of normalising spirituality, improving its accessibility in day-to-day life, and acknowledging that spiritual needs are universal. It’s natural for us to seek meaning, purpose, connection, and belonging.

I aim to help individuals, organisations, and institutions reimagine how we can meet spiritual needs in ways that are trauma-informed, neuro-inclusive, and beyond religious dogma and capitalism.

My commitment lies in embedding non-patriarchal, non-abusive, and non-coercive approaches and resources to support spiritual well-being in educational, health, and community settings, as well as in new structures of moral and spiritual leadership in society."

Extract from the blog 'Reflections on Theology, Victim Blaming, Misogyny and the Church of England' I wrote for @uniofaberdeen Practical Theology Hub which was published yesterday. Link to full blog in comments.

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