The elected,
Appointed
And ex officio
Apparatchiks
Of yesterday's old-time
English churchianity
Gather in York
For a meeting of
The General Synod.
It is a good-natured gathering
Of low-brow
Ecclesiastical drones,
Spiritual has-beens
And aspiring wannabee system-geeks.
Why are they there?
To discuss sex and gender issues.
What do they want?
Sex and gender issues.
What will they get?
Sex and gender issues.
What is the Gospel of Christ about?
Sex and gender.
Any other business?
Sex and gender.
Why shouldn't Mary Magdalene
Have a toyboy if she wants?
Female bishops
Sermon abuse
Why is church so serious?
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