To those who still believe in male headship and female submission, I understand why you believe it.
I believe you are genuine and faithful Christians, my brothers and sisters.
But I can no longer pretend that any form of complementarianism is ok.
Because it isn’t.
I believe you are genuine and faithful Christians, my brothers and sisters.
But I can no longer pretend that any form of complementarianism is ok.
Because it isn’t.
The Bible speaks to the truth of women’s value, equality, &! leadership.
History shows the reality of patriarchy and how it has corrupted our faith.
But the evidence from our own people who argue that male headship is good for women….
History shows the reality of patriarchy and how it has corrupted our faith.
But the evidence from our own people who argue that male headship is good for women….
yet treat women like lesser creations is overwhelming.
Complementarianism isn’t a beautiful vision broken by people; it is a broken vision that hurts women.
The evidence is everywhere.
We cannot stay silent.
Complementarianism isn’t a beautiful vision broken by people; it is a broken vision that hurts women.
The evidence is everywhere.
We cannot stay silent.
For those called to stay in complementarian churches, I understand that too. Because we were once called to do the same. Thanks for the difference you are making. I know how hard it can be.
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