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

Posted in Correcting errors, leadership in the home, marriage, ministry, Paul & women, Q&A2 Comments

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?

Q&A: Gender Roles in Marriage, Part 1

Posted in Correcting errors, feminine, leadership in the home, marriage, masculine, mutual submission, New Testament, Old Testament, Q&A, roles9 Comments

Q: Bronwen, I’ve always been taught that there are specific gender roles in a Christian marriage, and that means the husband is intended to have the leadership role and the wife’s role is to help and to submit. But that feels so unnatural to my husband and I. His personality is quiet and gentle and… Continue reading Q&A: Gender Roles in Marriage, Part 1