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Beth Allison Barr, PhD

@bethallisonbarr

Apr 21

So my husband doesn’t get rid of books—even ones we would never use (except Mark Driscoll—he threw Real Marriage away).

Anyway, we were so small at church tonight I just sat in his office (no adult class) and browsed his shelves…..

And so found this! No idea where he got it from. I’m taking it home to use as my Bible this week…..

I have lots of questions, especially in the illuminations…..

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Beth Allison Barr, PhD

@bethallisonbarr

Apr 20

Y'all, at the risk of being called a vulture again, how much more evidence do we need before we realize the connection btw theology that teaches women as less than men results in (not all but isn't some enough?) men treating women as less?

julieroys.com/john-macarthur…

I could hardly make it through the article. I think this statement by John MacArthur was the worst part:

“I had no knowledge of molesting as you claim,” MacArthur wrote. “When there was some accusation against him, he told me it was his bitter first wife and the only thing he...

er did was rub his daughter’s back while she was going to bed—something any loving father might do . . . Since the accusations were only second-hand and hearsay to me, and Paul was a trusted person, there was nothing to do but accept his word.”

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Beth Allison Barr, PhD

@bethallisonbarr

Apr 16

I think there is confusion between individuals and systems when it comes to discussions about patriarchy within the church.

Systemic patriarchy has made conservative evangelicalism a difficult as well as dangerous and destructive place for women.

But:

1) this doesn’t mean that everyone within conservative evangelicalism treats women badly. There are many, many good (and often oblivious) folk who identify as conservative evangelicals. Many of these folk are in ministry and do their best to treat women well.

2) this also doesn’t mean that only conservative evangelicals are at fault. Patriarchy is systemic within our culture snd throughout history, which means it taints the historic church and even modern denominations that are seen as more ‘egalitarian’.

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Beth Allison Barr, PhD

@bethallisonbarr

Mar 20

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.

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….

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.

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Beth Allison Barr, PhD

@bethallisonbarr

Mar 19

@dansadlier

Half the Church conference casts a vision for the church that is everything I have hoped for: women and men working together in multi-ethnic spaces to further the kingdom of God. Y’all, there is hope we can be what God intended #HalfTheChurch @dansadlier

@INESmcbryde

and if you want to hear a woman preach, y’all, listen to @INESmcbryde….

@djacksonpoetics

and my new favorite pastor poet is @djacksonpoetics. Y’all get his collection @ivpress

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Beth Allison Barr, PhD

@bethallisonbarr

Jan 7

Telling: "There are plenty of Black female theologians teaching &writing today on the same subjects as Barr, Du Mez and other. But the Black scholars don’t appear to merit any attention from these white males.”

The year of being threatened by smart women baptistnews.com/article/the-ye…

@MedfordMama

Although I do have to say in regards to @MedfordMama quote, I have discussed multiple times why my story is a white narrative. I was conscious that it is a white story, & I worked hard to include Black voices as well as point out I knew it was framed from a white perspective.

I also have worked hard listening to more Black women & accepting critique. I also spent an entire semester reading Womanist theory & learning more, & will keep learning. I also am glad so many more people are reading Bettye Collier-Thomas & Clarice Martin bc of my book.

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