The Power of Bible Translation
The Bible generates a range of complex and often ambiguous attitudes. For some the Bible is perceived as an oppressive tool that has historically been
April 25, 2019
Topic: Patriarchy
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Sexism is Spiritual: How Patriarchy Cripples the Body of Christ
A few years ago, peer pressure and the excitement of a challenge goaded me into running my first marathon. Except for the last few miles
March 4, 2019
I Was Sexually Abused in the Church and I Thought I Was the Problem
Trigger warning: this article contains numerous graphic accounts of sexual violence. “What’s wrong with me?” I’ve asked myself this question each time I’ve been assaulted
January 17, 2019
Book Review: Am I Sleeping with the Enemy?: Males and Females in the Image of God
In Am I Sleeping with the Enemy?, Ron Clark offers a passionate and personally informed response to the issue of male-to-female violence. Drawing on his
December 17, 2018
Book Review: Educated: A Memoir
Overall, the book Educated: A Memoir reads like a novel, with the pages turning easily. For those who have lived through trauma, though, the book
December 6, 2018
Educated: A Memoir
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. Her family was so
December 5, 2018
Without Gender Equality, Our Gospel Has A Hole In It
Editor’s Note: This is one of our six honorable mentions from the 2018 CBE Writing Contest. Enjoy! Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law is the climax
October 10, 2018
Is the Gospel the Antidote to Misogyny?
In part 1 of this series, we established that sin, group think, evil spiritual forces, misuse of power, and an inadequate understanding of Scripture have
August 15, 2018
Wealthy Women in the First-Century Roman World and in the Church
The setting of the NT is the first-century Roman Empire, an ancient world alien to modern societies. Not too long ago, our understanding of women in this ancient world
July 31, 2018
From Secret Egalitarian to Fierce Advocate
I grew up in Finland—one of the most egalitarian societies in the world. Though no culture is perfect, Finland continuously tops UN and World Bank
February 20, 2018