I recently started a series on Evangelical Feminism. I wanted to break down the history of this topic, to help everyone better understand what this topic is about. We discussed a few different types of views - Egalitarians and Complementarians. So what is this truly all about and why is it important to us today? So from the perspective of an Egalitarian - God created the heavens and the earth, he also created man and women and he created them in full equality and in the image of God. Man and woman lived in perfect harmony as it was intended by God. During this time, both man and woman were tempted by a serpent, they both ate of the fruit and the great Fall happen. After the fall, Eve was cursed and was told she would incur great pains during childbearing and would be subject to Adam; To the woman…
Monthly Archives January 2019
I wanted to discuss a very serious topic that resonates very deep in my heart and I believe it is critical part of truly understanding the true nature of our roles and responsibilities. I use many points taken from Wayne Grudem and John Piper - who are both complementarians. I will also cross examine N.T. Wright's theory (who is a radical egalitarian) and compare the two opposing sides. But before we jump right in, let’s get you familiar with what these sides are. Egalitarians - the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities. Complementarians- is a theological view in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, that men and women have different but complementary roles and responsibilities in marriage, family life, religious leadership, and elsewhere. The word "complementary" and its cognates are currently used to denote this view. Just so you better understand, this is a current issue within the…