Did Paul Practice What He Preached?
Many people who know very little about the Bible still have heard that Paul’s teaching is against women: Women should be subservient to men and
October 13, 2014
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Interpreting 1 Timothy 2:8-15
No one takes all of Paul’s writings completely literally. Egalitarian and nonegalitarian scholars alike agree that some of Paul’s writing is conditioned by the time
October 13, 2014
Worth Pondering: 1 Timothy 2
Paul’s instructions concerning women in the Corinthian epistle (1 Cor 14:34), it should be remembered, were intended for the Corinthian people, and are to be
October 13, 2014
Paul and Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome, sexually suggestive comments are not a new phenomenon, beginning with the alleged activities of either Bob Packwood or Bill Clinton (depending on your political
October 13, 2014
From My Point of View: A Grandmother’s Lecture on Sex
Sex is discussed openly, explicitly and directly from the first chapter of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation. If the Scriptures are our only
October 13, 2014
Martha’s Request and Jesus’ Answer
Tell her, Jesus — Tell her to get a move on. She’s sitting so indifferently — Oblivious to all the Woman’s work That needs completing.
October 10, 2014
The Scroll Links Up 10/10/14
Here’s another roundup of great egalitarian posts from CBE and other bloggers around the web! We hope you’ll be encouraged and informed by them. A
October 10, 2014
31 Years in Ministry
This month marks the 31st anniversary of my ordination. I have spent about 28 of those years serving congregations as a pastor. As October rolls
October 8, 2014
A Warrior Priesthood Is Essential: Really? – Part 1
A recent blog post by Alastair Roberts, “Why a Masculine Priesthood is Essential,” has recently stirred up fresh controversy and heated debate among egalitarians and
October 8, 2014
A Culture of Silence: Patriarchy in America’s immigrant churches
Much has been made of America’s dwindling church attendance numbers, but that is only part of the story. In 2013, Wesley Granberg-Michaelson of the Religion
October 7, 2014