Sexist sub-headline of the day:
A Scottish Anglican priest has failed in her bid to become the first female bishop of a major UK church.
And the winner is...the BBC!
The Reverend Canon Dr Alison Peden had been on a shortlist of three for the role of Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Dr Gregor Duncan, 59, was the successful candidate, beating Dr Peden, 57, and the Venerable Dr John Applegate, 53.
An electoral synod of clergy and lay church members made the decision.
Come on people! The Rev, Canon Peden didn't fail anything. Did the Ven. Dr Applegate fail? No. One candidate of three was elected. No one failed.
H/T to Of Course, I Could Be Wrong for the link to the BBC.
Preach it, Mimi!!
ReplyDeleteI know that if Alison Peden had been elected, she would have made history and John Applegate would not, but that's no excuse for the wording of the headline.
ReplyDeleteRight on, Mimi!
ReplyDeleteNow, the BBC: they failed.
Now, the BBC: they failed.
ReplyDeletePaul, that is so good! Yes!!!
I agree, she hardly failed. She was one of three nominees and that in itself is success. She just wasn't elected.
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