Tale of two churches

LAST week, the Church of England took a historic step forward by naming Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman ever to hold this esteemed post.

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As the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion and a member of the British Parliament, Archbishop Mullally’s appointment marks a powerful symbol of inclusion and moral evolution within an institution long burdened by patriarchal tradition.

This development reminds us that religion need not be held hostage to its ancient origins but can indeed evolve with time. Religion, at its best, evolves with humanity, reflecting compassion, equality, and dignity rather than clinging to outdated hierarchies. For centuries, women were excluded from leadership and education in Christian institutions, their subjugation justified through readings of scripture such as 1 Timothy and 1 Corinthians, codified in the 4th century A.D.