In this Ministry Matters blog, the Rev. Kira Schlesinger states: “Allowing equal access to ordination for women does not automatically mean equal opportunity.”Schlesinger is an Episcopal priest serving in the Diocese of Tennessee but the concerns she raises go across denominations.
“Unlike a previous generation of clergywomen who had to fight tooth and nail just to get ordained,” Schlesinger asserts, “modern-day sexism for the most part has moved underground.” She believes that the gifts of many will be discounted until recognizing such inequality and acting to correct it.
Last Updated on October 20, 2015