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Esther, the Earliest Silence Breaker
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | March 19, 2019
It wasn’t until 2017 that TIME Magazine honored women silence breakers as their “Person of the Year.” Truth be told, women have been breaking the silence on abuse and harassment for centuries. They have often been God’s hands of compassion and liberation, working to expose evil and topple systems of oppression.
Captain Marvel and the Rise of Women Warriors: A Response to Desiring God
By: Kelly Ladd Bishop | March 12, 2019
Desiring God published an article (by staff writer, Greg Morse) lamenting the hit Captain Marvel movie, and specifically its “feminist agenda.”
Sexism is Spiritual: How Patriarchy Cripples the Body of Christ
By: Tim Krueger | March 4, 2019
Training for a marathon, becoming in tune to the world around him and his body, made Tim "[think] often of Paul’s metaphor of the church as a body. We, too, are interconnected in ways we rarely see or understand. Weak theology or a bad habit by one body part can cause crippling pain for [...]
Reflect With Us: Words of Freedom
By: H. Edgar Hix | March 4, 2019
I offer you the words I was offered/ in the Book we have both read.
Choose Your Own Adventure: A Very Egalitarian Proposal
By: Sierra Neiman Westbrook | March 4, 2019
When Justin got down on one knee—on the day we chose months before—and opened the box to reveal the ring we picked out together, I didn’t feel a rush of dumbfounded amazement. But I didn’t miss that at all. The joyful expectancy of our special day was a tremendous gift—as [...]
4 Jobs Women Are Expected to Do without Pay, and How to Balance the Labor Scale
By: Rachel Asproth | March 4, 2019
The epidemic of women’s unpaid work is a serious problem and it’s one that should concern us as Christians. Whether by implication, necessity, or demand, women aren’t being credited or compensated for their work. They are often taken less seriously as professionals and expected to take sole responsibility for housework and other [...]
What if God Was One of Us: A Call to Uphold the Dignity of Women
By: David Hart | March 4, 2019
David Hart recounts his personal experiences with women facing gender inequality, explores his male privilege, and calls men to stand with women and fight for equality, humanity, and inclusion in the business and leadership of the church.
Centering Truth, Not Masculinity, in Christian Discourse
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | March 4, 2019
In a world where the lines between truth and fiction have become blurred, it is more important than ever that we treat our theology and our faith with the utmost respect. That means learning about and from women, using gender-accurate language, and remembering the legacy of faithful men and women. This is not fake news, [...]
What to Say When Someone Says Wives Should Submit to Husbands
By: Chesna Hinkley | February 26, 2019
Sigh. Some of us have heard this overly simplistic and frankly convenient interpretation of Paul’s words in Ephesians 5:18-32. But is there more to this passage than meets the eye?
Am I Dust or Am I Daughter? A Woman Pastor's Journey Toward Worth and Identity
By: Noemi Vega Quinones | February 6, 2019
I wondered if something was wrong with me, a woman, or with my female body. Did I dress too provocatively? I began to hide behind loose clothes and old thrift finds. I diminished myself, listening to the messages of shame and fear. Bowing to the voice that whispered that I was dust—unclean.