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Transcending Abuse: A Woman’s Use of the Belt, Breastplate, and Sword
By: Constance Phelps | October 30, 2019
None of the articles or sermons regarding forgiveness or the dangers of retaining anger I read had discussion of relationship abuse. To escape the abuser who is part of the fabric of your life, you must garner fury and the wisdom to say it is evil and deplorable.
Racism and Patriarchy—Twin Demons of Abuse
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | October 23, 2019
Welcomed with handclapping and glee, the demeaning of women and people of color was celebrated on the platform and by attendees at the recent Truth Matters Conference. Leading the way was John MacArthur, a mega-church pastor, radio personality, and seminary teacher.
The Imprisonment of Spiritual Abuse
By: Kate A. Johnson | October 16, 2019
Looking back, I see even more clearly the spiritual abuse I suffered over and over. People often ask me how in the world I still believe in God with everything I have been through. It’s easy, I say. It was the people, not God, who abused me and twisted Scripture.
The Power of a Pronoun: How What We Call God Affects Everything
By: Lindsey Boulais-Duong | October 9, 2019
Continually referring to God as “he” (though admitting God has no gender), slowly etches patriarchy on our souls. Without realizing it, I began to internalize the idea that God was male.
What to Say When Someone Dismisses Women's Leadership in the Bible
By: Chesna Hinkley | September 25, 2019
For egalitarians, the book of Judges clearly demonstrates God’s approval of women leaders. Yet many who view women’s leadership as unbiblical dismiss the pattern of God-affirmed female authority in Judges.
What to Say When Someone Says that Wives Should Stay with Abusive Husbands
By: Chesna Hinkley | September 18, 2019
1 Peter 3 is a tricky passage. It’s often been twisted to pressure abused women to stay with their husbands as a sign of submission. But this passage is not meant to subject women to fear or violence; it is supposed to encourage primary loyalty to Christ, not to husbands.
Announcing the 2019 CBE Writing Contest Winners!
By: CBE International | September 18, 2019
We’d like to thank all the gifted writers who participated. Thank you for being brave, vulnerable, and gutsy with your stories and insights. Thank you for being way-criers for peace, healing, justice, equality, and freedom. We honor your gifts, stories, and courage.
What to Say When Someone Uses Paul's Letters to Endorse Patriarchy
By: Chesna Hinkley | September 9, 2019
Colossians 3:7-17 is often misinterpreted and weaponized to keep women in submission and bolster sexist teachings in the modern church. Rather than viewing this text as a reframing of unjust social structures like patriarchy and slavery—as Paul intended—many interpret it as endorsing those oppressive systems.
Humanity Flourishes When We Invest in Girls’ Education
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | September 5, 2019
According to Forbes, women must obtain an advanced degree to earn as much as men for the same work. While women account for fifty-six percent of all college students in the US, they are paid eighty cents to men’s dollar for performing the same job after they graduate. The pay disparities are even greater [...]
Education Polishes Gems
By: H. Edgar Hix | September 5, 2019
Education polishes gems Even diamonds can be polished by knowledge liberally applied