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Equality and its Impact
By: Vaun Swanson | February 23, 2011
“We believe these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women, are created equal…” Elizabeth Cady Stanton penned this opening line to the “Declaration of Rights and Sentiments,” altering the United States’ “Declaration of Independence” ever so slightly. Over 300 men and women, predominately Christians, gathered in 1848 for the Seneca Falls Convention and [...]
Willingly or Under Compulsion?
By: Yvette Menking | February 21, 2011
Some hierarchical teachers stress that submission is a choice and cannot be forced. When a husband is careful to never force or coerce his wife to submit, the assumption seems to be made that the wife’s submission is completely voluntary. Yet many hierarchical teachings also tell a wife that God wants her to willingly [...]
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Catherine Clark Kroeger
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | February 16, 2011
To our great surprise, our first president, beloved leader, and founder of Christians for Biblical Equality, Dr. Catherine Clark Kroeger, contracted pneumonia and died suddenly on Monday, February 14, 2011. If you are like me, you may find this news entirely out of character with Cathie. For so many of us, Cathie was the embodiment [...]
Stained Glass Ceiling
By: Vaun Swanson | February 9, 2011
Why would the Christian community reject or fail to support well-trained female ministers when the apparent need for ministers is so great throughout the world? The Barna Research group has investigated gender differences in the American population. Among their findings women are more likely than men to read the Bible, attend church, pray, be born [...]
Remembering God's Intention
By: Guest Author | February 8, 2011
I did not get to experience the mutual love and support that some of you have shared is your experience. I am truly glad for you, because that is what I believe is God's intention for marriage.
Justice and Empathy
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | February 2, 2011
Are you astonished at the lack of empathy some have for women's experiences in hierarchal and even abusive settings? Women report that once they find the courage to speak to their pastor about an abusive spouse, they are often told to pray, submit, or improve their sexual appeal.What is lacking from this response is [...]
Open the Door to Equality
By: Guest Author | February 1, 2011
Living on a mostly complementarian Christian university campus, I have found that men’s behavior toward women is often a double-edged sword. If they do not follow societal customs of how men should treat women in our patriarchal society, they risk appearing rude. But if they follow the ideology of chivalry and treat women as [...]
Navigating Disappointing Friendships
By: Laura M. Rector | January 26, 2011
Last year, I remember having a discussion about advocacy for women with three male colleagues whom I trusted as committed egalitarians. "What should I think about those who say they support my equality and calling, but who hold positions at institutions that clearly do not support women's leadership in the church?" I wondered. "How can [...]
Pass the Pompoms!
By: H. Edgar Hix | January 24, 2011
Come January, I always need a pep talk. Up here in Minnesota, it’s cold, generally gray, and mainly miserable.So, let me offer a brief pep talk about our movement toward Biblical equality and use of gifts. This is really important stuff. It’s dynamite and there are walls to bring down. More accurately, [...]
Reaching the Average Joe
By: J. Lee Grady | January 19, 2011
J. Lee Grady, an award-winning journalist, minister, and CBE advisory board member, says we won't change the culture until we climb down from the ivory tower to reach the "common man." That's exactly what he aims to do with his new book 10 Lies Men Believe.