The Hippo in the Room: Actually, it's the Women
Yeah, poking a bear in the eye is a thing Tov does.
During that time of year when people begin thanking God for Mary, the mother of Jesus, for being obedient to God and bearing the Messiah, let’s talk about how God really sees women and how the Western church has failed it’s women. This is the post that brings out the reliability in people. So, please take the time to actually read this article and the linked works before responding.
Why?
Because, as is typical, I am purposely challenging assumptions and teachings in order to help my readers think critically about why they believe what they believe. God challenges me. I challenge myself, so I’m inviting you to the party!
Here we go:
Yes.
1. Sometimes we do need to look beyond the Bible to
a. actual history and
b. cultural contexts.
Those who say Junia was not
2. A female or
3. Not an Apostle are 4.looking through modern anti-female in leadership theologies. They are in fact
Misogyny.
5. It is wrong to ignor the clear historical references and statements by the church fathers and church histories t…