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The Marginalized Male

By: Bradley Harris | December 5, 2000

“Delighted” would accurately describe my reaction to discovering Christians for Biblical Equality. I’m a man who knows something about marginalization and alienation — two themes central to CBE’s concerns.

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Women, Religion, and the Culture War

By: Rebecca Merrill Groothuis, Douglas Groothuis | September 5, 2000

At its yearly convention, the largest Protestant denomination in America passed a statement opposing abortion, pornography, homosexuality — and female pastors. For Southern Baptist leaders, these issues hang together. They assume that on their side of the culture war, Christians must oppose these practices as a piece. 

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One Woman’s View

By: Rosalie Beck, Carol R. Thiessen | July 31, 2000

A church historian discusses her perception of recent SBC actions. Priscilla Papers thought it would be helpful in this discussion of the Southern Baptist Convention and women to ask for her perspective on issues that are related to the recent changes to SBC faith statements.

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Southern Baptists and Women in Ministry

By: William M. Tillman | July 31, 2000

The subject of Southern Baptists and women in ministry is complex. What follows is my opinion and interpretation of some of that complexity. Having been associated with this discussion for many years, I am cognizant of my subjectivity. My hope is that what I can add as an involved bystander will provide some clarity for [...]

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Southern Baptists and Their View of Women: An interview with Joe Trull

By: Joe E. Trull, Carol R. Thiessen | July 31, 2000

Last June 14, the SBC adopted a further revision to their doctrinal statement at their convention, this time disallowing women as pastors. Dr. Trull discussed with Priscilla Papers the history and effect of these revisions. That interview follows in condensed form.

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Biblical Submission within Marriage

By: Rebecca Merrill Groothuis | February 14, 1999

What is biblical submission in marriage? What does it look like in an egalitarian marriage? Rebecca Merrill Groothuis responds to complementarian stances on submission in marriage with a look at Scripture.

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Cultural and Ideological Influences on the Role of Women

By: Frances Hiebert | July 31, 1998

Scripture, rightly understood of course, must always be the final court of appeal for Christians. But perhaps there are outside influences involved that have been overlooked by persons exploring the role of women. Some of these influences are explored here as having been significant factors in limiting women’s roles.

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A Gender Matter: A Response to the Colorado Springs Guidelines

By: Aída Besançon Spencer | October 31, 1997

“This is not a gender matter, it’s a language matter.” Professor Jimmy Duke speaks for many in his comments on translations (Saint Paul Pioneer, June, 1997:4D). I beg to disagree. As a professor of New Testament who has served on several translation committees, and as a woman, I propose that the May 27 “Guidelines for [...]

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Analyzing the Colorado Springs Guidelines for Translation of Gender-Related Language

By: David R. Leigh | October 31, 1997

When a bomb goes off those behind the incident will usually take credit and publish a tract or manifesto to propagate their views. So it was in the latest chapter of the evangelical culture wars. On May 27, 1997, the International Bible Society (IBS) made a decision that exploded in controversy, and the real culprits behind the [...]

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“Lord, If Only…”: Reflections on Single Adulthood in Africa and in the West

By: Diane Stinton | July 31, 1997

For whatever our experience of singleness, be it freedom and joyous fulfillment or agonizing aloneness, our life this side of eternity will never be what God originally intended in creation. Regardless of our marital status, we cannot escape the human condition of fallenness. 

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