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Washed Clean
By: Muylen Orng | September 5, 2013
The gospel undermines the devaluation of Cambodian women.

Truth Discovered
By: Domnic Misolo | September 5, 2013
The church is one of the strongest social institutions in Kenya and in many parts of Africa. In the past, this has meant that it has been able to harm women by teaching patriarchy. But today, this means the church has great potential to change people’s attitudes on gender and shape cultural values to [...]

From Violence to Tenderness
By: José Vinces Rodríguez | September 5, 2013
I believe the church fails to oppose injustice when it bases its beliefs on incorrect, distorted, and convenient interpretations of Scripture that allow the devaluation and objectification of women.

De la violencia a la ternura
By: José Vinces Rodríguez | September 5, 2013
Seguimos fundamentando a través de una incorrecta, sesgada y hasta “convenida” interpretación bíblica estos patrones discriminadores e inequitativos, que a la postre propician una desvalorización de la mujer, relegándola hasta el plano de “cosificarla”. (Spanish)

In Church or at Home? What is 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Really About?
By: Cynthia Long Westfall | July 26, 2013
1 Timothy 2:8-15 is the primary verse that has been used to exclude women from teaching and leadership in the church. However, a careful examination of the passage in its context shows that it is most likely addressing false teaching and myths about marriage and childbirth that were spreading from house to house. As in 1 Corinthians 11:34, [...]

The Symbol of the Veil in the Ancient Near East and Today: Subjugation or Honor
By: Cynthia Long Westfall | July 26, 2013
The Symbol of the Veil in the Ancient Near East and Today: Subjugation or Honor

Conduits of Extraordinary Compassion
By: Elaine Heath, Tim Krueger, Megan Greulich | March 5, 2013
Pastor Elaine Heath discusses the Bible’s hope for those who have suffered through sexual assault and how the church can become a safe place for survivors.

A Most Twisted Love
By: Vyckie Garrison | March 5, 2012
There is no love in patriarchy. There is no respect. There is only perpetual immaturity, dependency, and frustration for the man who is subjected to the most sophisticated manipulation as his wife gives over control and authority to him.