In ‘Church of our Granddaughters’ Orthodox theologian Carrie Frost focuses on the position of women in the orthodox church and places this in perspective of a theological and ethical question in the church as a whole. Frost succeeds in bringing the essence of this question to the forefront, without compromising their depth. For those looking for an accessible introduction to Orthodox theology and the organisation of the church, Frost's book is highly recommended.
Before Frost begins her argument, she emphasises that the book was not written as a reaction to current discussions on sex and gender. On the contrary, she appreciates that the Orthodox Church cherishes its traditions. Her aim is to bring practice more in line with the church's own teachings: 'We have not yet been able to experience that we are "all in Christ", because we have not yet been able to experience the full integration of women into church life.'
Frost points out that certain ideas and customs exclude women, for reasons that contradict core beliefs in the Orthodox Church. Those customs are detrimental - sometimes even harmful - to both men and women, and to the church as a whole. Frost believes it is high time to make changes. She offers practical and workable alternatives, hoping that "our granddaughters will know that their lives are not limited by their gender.