It’s no secret that the Bible was written in a strongly patriarchal culture. The treatment of women within its pages is cringeworthy and at times, downright nauseating. At least 6 times in the first 3 books, we read of men offering their wives, concubines, or daughters for the sexual pleasure …
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The role of women in the church, particularly in leadership roles, has been debated for centuries. Seeking to establish church practice on tradition, many have looked to both the Bible and our Church Fathers for standards. Unfortunately, both the paucity and diversity of such information can cause no small amount …
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Jesus was routinely controversial and counter-cultural. So why didn’t He confront the misogyny and patriarchy of His day when He chose His disciples? It was a perfect opportunity. But He didn’t choose a single female. The absence of female disciples is seen as an indication that it was not His …
Jokes and comical stories abound that target the differences between men and women. It’s commonly understood that the brains of men and women are very different. They say men think about sex every 7 minutes. That seems unbelievable until one takes a look at the male brain: Obviously this is …
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“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing hear to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Lk. 15:1-2, ESV The Pharisees and scribes grumbled about Jesus receiving sinners and eating with them. How could a religious man …