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Rainflies, Canoes, and God as Our Mum
By: Juliann Bullock | September 5, 2021
The Bible is full of vivid maternal descriptions of God, yet many of us are still uncomfortable using maternal language to talk about God or to God. Reclaiming God’s feminine attributes helps us grow closer to God.
Where Are All the Women? Hidden Words and How They Affect the Church
By: James Nichols | September 5, 2021
Hidden preconceptions cloud the behavior and language of our lives. One place this is clear is in how male pronouns and language dominate the language of educational settings, society, and the church.
Are Christians Called to Mature Manhood? The ESV of Ephesians 4:13 Misses the Point—Even for Complementarians
By: Jeff Miller | September 5, 2021
The ESV translation of Ephesians 4:13 only creates confusion in a complementarian setting. It causes some women to question whether they can become mature Christians to the extent that men can. And that’s not okay.
A Non-Gendered or Gender-Inclusive Faith: Lessons from Finnish and German
By: Hannele Ottschofski | September 5, 2021
A deeper understanding of how the Finnish and German languages approach pronouns helps us see that it is possible to move past the nuances of language to the universal message of the Gospel.
She’s Not a Whore: Pejorative Language and Translation Bias in Ezekiel 16
By: Christine Woolgar | September 5, 2021
When translators choose to use “whore” throughout Ezekiel 16, they let readers think it’s okay to use words with inescapably derogatory connotations. And the true focus of the passage—apostasy—gets lost.
Correcting Caricatures: Women and Bible Translation
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 5, 2021
We stand united in Christ to proclaim women’s dignity and purpose through accurate Bible translations, remembering that dehumanizing ideas about people lead to dehumanizing actions.
Finding Women's Names and Voices
By: Kim Brewer | September 1, 2021
Consistently focusing on women’s stories in the Bible helps break through its patriarchal cultural context to see women as God does. From Eve to Bathsheba to women today, all women have a role in the story of God.
Making Space for Women Leaders in the Church of Ireland
By: CBE International | August 25, 2021
In the latest conversation sponsored by CBE and our 2021 Conference partners, Amanda Jackson asked three keynote speakers to consider the impact of patriarchy in Irish churches and the barriers that women face as a result.
Bullied, Belittled, and Barred from Ministry: A Warning that Toxic Environments for Women Priests Are Common
By: Rebecca Winfrey | August 18, 2021
One woman’s experience of being trained as a priest in the Church of England opened her eyes to a startling reality. A woman who dares to speak from a position of authority in the church is still a threat to too many.
2021 CBE Writing Contest—Write for Mutuality!
By: CBE International | August 11, 2021
Get ready to submit a piece for CBE’s fifth annual writing contest! Women and men of all cultures, races, and classes are invited to share their stories and insights about biblical gender equality, egalitarian theology, and Christian feminism.