Gender roles have been debated for centuries, and now Sarah Bessey offers a clarion freedom call for all who want to realize their giftedness and potential in the kingdom of God. Through a thoughtful review of biblical teaching and church practices, Bessey shares how following Jesus made a feminist out of her.
Jesus Feminist
By sarahbessey
For the longest time I’ve had concerns about how the Bible portrays womankind. From childhood, I’ve heard how men were put in charge of women, and I was never able to reconcile this with the good God I’ve come to know and love. I was a staunch complementarian believer, but I didn’t like the subtle sexist tones that underlie their carefully worded …
It’s time for the Church to reclaim the word “feminist”. If evangelicals don’t want to be associated with radical Christianity that would throw stones, please don’t confuse feminists with the vag-hat wearers. The early suffragist who did hunger trikes and were beaten in the streets were feminists. Jesus was radical. A traveling preacher roaming …
Beautiful writing that asks an important question. Thanks for your courage, Sarah Bessey!