The language issue originated in the 1980s with the ascent of religious feminism. A panel from the more liberal National Council of Churches published translations of key Bible passages that abolished "male-biased" language regarding God and Jesus Christ.
Jesus' famous prayer became "O God, Father and Mother, hallowed be your name."
Wonder what they did with:
You, O Lord, are our Father;
From of old, Your name is Our Redeemer. (Isaiah 63:16)
Disgusting. Political correctness run amuck.