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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.

Ideas Have Consequences
By: CBE International | January 1, 2012
This journal is designed to affirm Paul’s vision. The articles challenge us to examine our deeply-held convictions about women, many of which we believe are scriptural but are in fact incongruent with the kingdom of God as described by Jesus.

Patriarchy & Propaganda: Recognizing & Avoiding the Abuse of Power
By: G. David Korsen | December 5, 2011
Our challenge is to recognize, understand, and respond to the propaganda of patriarchy with discernment and courage, believing that “in Christ, the new creation has come: The old is gone and the new is here.” (2 Cor. 5:17).

How Hierarchy Leads to Abuse
By: Richard Howell | July 31, 2011
Cultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This session will examine the abuse that results from hierarchical human relationships and the biblical response to dominance.

Patriarchy Happens: An Exegetical Biblical Survey
By: Del Birkey | July 1, 2009
In this lecture, Dirkey traces the beginnings of patriarchy from the fall through the patriarchal years of the Old Testament. He argues that both Jesus and Paul were against patriarchy before ending by explaining that patriarchy will be abolished in the end times.