US: gender neutral theology
The use of gender neutral language whilst referring to God is being promoted at two of America’s top divinity schools, it was reported in January.
The Christian Institute
Students at the Divinity School of Duke University have been given ‘inclusive language’ guidelines which advise the use of ‘God’ and ‘Godself’ instead of he and him. The guidelines state that ‘the exclusive use of either masculine or feminine pronouns for God should be avoided.’
