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How Women Can Avoid Teaching Men: A Satire
By: Amy R. Buckley | February 7, 2017
In a profound about face, large numbers of evangelical women are turning their backs on male-centered laws and leadership hierarchy. Evidently, they are confused because gender-based roles aren’t as clear as some proclaim.
3 Simple Egalitarian Principles for Reading the Bible
By: Leah Ross | February 7, 2017
We just saw the end of January, the month of fresh starts and new beginnings. For many Christians, it also marks the beginning of an attempt to read the Bible in its entirety, from Genesis to Revelation, in a year. In light of that, I’d like to cover a few basic egalitarian principles that [...]
Present and Accounted For: Women in the New Testament
By: Jeff Miller | February 2, 2017
New Testament authors assume that women are in their audience. In Philippians 4:2, for example, Paul says, “I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to an agreement in the Lord” (CEB). Reading this verse in its context makes it clear that Paul assumes Euodia and Syntyche will be present when his letter is read [...]
3 Challenges To Men Who Believe In Gender Equality
By: Rachel Asproth | January 31, 2017
“Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.” –JK Rowling I can think of few quotes more relevant to men who believe in gender equality.
Why Christians Don't Always Trust Emotional Appeals for Justice
By: Maureen Farrell Garcia | January 30, 2017
Some Christians see logic as the only trustworthy and effective way to communicate and receive knowledge. Unfortunately, there is not enough space in one post to systematically present the origins of this idea. In general, though the topic is a complex one, we can trace this concept from Ancient Greece, which gained momentum during the [...]
Understanding the Link Between Theology and Abuse: A Defense of Ruth Tucker's Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife
By: Maureen Farrell Garcia | January 30, 2017
If you haven’t yet read Ruth Tucker’s book, Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife, you should. Full disclosure: I have been reading her work for a few decades. Her work challenged me to reconsider what it meant to be created in God’s image as a female.
How The Gospel Subverts Gender-Hierarchy
By: Tina Osterhouse | January 19, 2017
As a fourth grader at a local public school, I got into a classroom debate over the rights of women, and in particular, the right of mothers to work outside the home once they have children. The other outspoken Christian in my class, a boy hailing from an extremely conservative home, stated with deliberate clarity [...]
Why One-Way Submission Between Co-Heirs Is Dangerous
By: Alexandra Syrah | January 17, 2017
John 15:9 affirms that God’s love for us is identical to God’s love for Jesus. Every child of God inherits the throne of God, the Spirit of God, holiness, and eternal life. Anyone who believes, including women, will receive equal authority with Christ. Jesus said, “As for those who emerge victorious, I will allow [...]
Why Women's Anger At Men's Violence Is A Powerfully Good Thing
By: Rebecca Kotz | January 11, 2017
I have never been raped or physically assaulted. That can change at any moment. We’ve all heard the stories. We’ve read the statistics. We know the pain and fear of men’s violence against women.
The Unnamed Woman With the Alabaster Jar
By: Crystal Lutton | January 10, 2017
How do we get from sinner to whore in our perception of Bible women? (Note: this offensive term is used only to highlight the false dichotomy applied to Bible women, not to imply that any women should bear this label).