Buffy the Vampire Slayer Leads Thousands of Women Out of Church
In the past two decades, nearly 50,000 women have deserted churches in the U.K. "because they feel the church is not relevant to their lives." So claims a female sociologist at the University of Derby:
I think this is where the Catholics have a clear advantage in their veneration of Mary. Right or wrong, the concept of motherhood is made "divine" within Romanism to where the church itself is as much as incarnation of Mary as it is of Christ. I'm speaking pragmatically to make a point about a very real impression women must face within certain circles of Protestantism. I also think this is what Catholic converts refer to as "coming home," i.e., coming home means returning to your mother.
The Church of England is considering the ordination of female bishops to help offset this dilemma, but critics believe this will only lead to an exodus of traditionalists. Yet, it is precisely this traditionalism that feminists are targeting. The chairman of Watch--a pro-women bishop campaign group--said,
In short, we have a basic Bible problem here because it's the one thing not being mentioned. The role of women and men is defined Biblically, and that is where both clergy and laity should invest their time in debate.
Lastly, it's an issue of salvation. In other words, if you're easily swayed by the likes of Wicca and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you're probably already on your way to hell, so "proceed to the next exit."
"In short, women are abandoning the church. Because of its focus on female empowerment, young women are attracted by Wicca, popularised by the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Young women tend to express egalitarian values and dislike the traditionalism and hierarchies they imagine are integral to the church."Buffy the Vampire Slayer is causing women to leave church? The report says that these young women are attracted to pagan religions because in them females have a more prominent position. This is linked to more sociological phenomenon such as neo-feminism, single-parent families, unmarried couples, and sexual freedom. In other words, Biblical restraints, or at least the way the Church of England is handling those issues.
I think this is where the Catholics have a clear advantage in their veneration of Mary. Right or wrong, the concept of motherhood is made "divine" within Romanism to where the church itself is as much as incarnation of Mary as it is of Christ. I'm speaking pragmatically to make a point about a very real impression women must face within certain circles of Protestantism. I also think this is what Catholic converts refer to as "coming home," i.e., coming home means returning to your mother.
The Church of England is considering the ordination of female bishops to help offset this dilemma, but critics believe this will only lead to an exodus of traditionalists. Yet, it is precisely this traditionalism that feminists are targeting. The chairman of Watch--a pro-women bishop campaign group--said,
"What this research reveals is that a lot of people are put off by traditional stances and attitudes. We still have a long way to go before women, particularly young women, feel as included in the church as men do."This is an odd statement, since the Church of England retains both a strong prelacy, as well as a cavernous clergy/laity distinction. Therefore, how would a female rector make a difference, if the church still condemns fornication, homosexuality, etc.?
In short, we have a basic Bible problem here because it's the one thing not being mentioned. The role of women and men is defined Biblically, and that is where both clergy and laity should invest their time in debate.
Lastly, it's an issue of salvation. In other words, if you're easily swayed by the likes of Wicca and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you're probably already on your way to hell, so "proceed to the next exit."
