[SuziQ]

Traditionalists oppose inclusion of women in the ritual, but others see it as an outdated rule that can alienate women from the church.

That is SO stupid. If a woman's faith is so shallow that not having a female get her feet washed is going to damage it, she's got major problems!

[ninenot]

Traditionalists oppose inclusion of women in the ritual,

It's also a LIE.

The ritual's rubrics are clear: no dames.

Has nothing to do with "traditionalists."