A little softer please! This Bible's tough to swallow...

ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) proposes new "gender-neutral" changes to its hymnal:

Then, after two hours of debate, delegates gave sustained applause for the approval of work on the new book that attempts to be open to different cultures and new musical styles. It will offer alternatives such as "Holy Eternal Majesty, Holy Incarnate Word, Holy Abiding Spirit" for the male-dominated Trinitarian image of "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" in prayers during Sunday services.

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