When Religion Hurts: How Complementarian Churches Harm Women
I attend a complementarian church. In my defense, it is soft complementarian, and living in the South means traditional gender roles are the accepted norm
May 19, 2021
Topic: Patriarchy
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Preacher Woman: A Critical Look at Sexism without Sexists
When organizations are committed to gender equality, what gets in the way of their achieving it? How and why do well-intentioned people end up reinforcing
April 1, 2021
Book Review: Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church
Diane Langberg’s newest book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church, is an important, emotionally challenging, and convicting read. The book focuses on
March 23, 2021
The Unavoidable Link Between Patriarchal Theology and Spiritual Abuse
Editor’s Note: This is one of the Top 15 2020 CBE Writing Contest winners. Enjoy! Theology matters. It shapes the very framework by which we
January 13, 2021
How the Bible’s View of Power Devastates Theological Patriarchy
Editor’s Note: This is one of the Top 15 2020 CBE Writing Contest winners. Enjoy! One of the hardest, yet most satisfying, practices of Christian
December 16, 2020
How Patriarchy Hurts Men
Editor’s Note: This is an Evangelical Press Association award winning article. I remember the first and, incidentally, the last time I saw my grandfather cry. I
November 11, 2020
Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church
Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo
October 20, 2020
2021 Conference Virtual Preview Panel, Part 1
Mimi Haddad asked keynote speakers Andrew Bartlett, Steve Holmes, and Lucy Peppiatt to consider the spiritual and social consequences of theological patriarchy. What is at stake,
August 14, 2020
Christian and Islamic Feminists in Dialogue
The face of abuse, hunger, disease, illiteracy, and poverty is nearly always female. Robert Seiple, former president of World Vision, wrote, “From birth to the
August 7, 2020
Drop the Rope: What We Don’t Notice about Patriarchy
“You are not allowed to teach any man. Scripture forbids it.” “Women are invited to use any gift they have been given for the good
May 5, 2020