Tag: Genesis 2

Q&A: Do Genesis 3 and Ephesians 5 make men spiritual leaders? (Part 1)

Posted in Correcting errors, leadership in the home, marriage, Old Testament, OT cultural backgrounds, Patriarchy, Q&A, Uncategorized2 Comments

Q: Bronwen, I notice that twice in Genesis 3, God addresses Adam about the broken commandment, but doesn’t mention it to Eve. This seems to imply that God doesn’t hold her accountable as the leader, but instead holds Adam responsible as the spiritual leader. Looking forward, just as Eve was not trusted with the responsibility… Continue reading Q&A: Do Genesis 3 and Ephesians 5 make men spiritual leaders? (Part 1)

Q&A: Do egalitarians use convoluted arguments to interpret the Bible?

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Q: Bronwen, when I try to explain my egalitarian views to my Christian friends, some of them say we are just turning clear and simple biblical texts into something unnecessarily convoluted. Is there any truth to this, and how do I respond to this objection to my views on the equality of men and women… Continue reading Q&A: Do egalitarians use convoluted arguments to interpret the Bible?