A02 Equality In Christ

Question 1

what is some biblical evidence that women are not Equal in christ? Point 1:

Answer 1

in the context of war, numbers allows women to be treated as objects to be killed or raped

Question 2

what did Aristotle view women as? and did his views influence the church?

Answer 2

Mis begotten Males both physically and psychologically. his views impacted Christian theology and stereotype women inferior to men

Question 3

Point 1 counter:
Jesus was not androcentric. what is the evidence to support this?

Answer 3

he had an inclusive ministry to women and had full intention to bring liberation to the oppressed.

Question 4

According to Reuther, by observing Jesus’s nature what would they observe

Answer 4

although the hebrews did not mention anything about sexism in their opression, Jesus definitely moved against it, and if the church studied Observe Jesus, They will see androcentrism as a sin that God opposes

Question 5

Point 2: what do the two role models of women in the bible suggest, and how do they cause inequality according to Daly

Answer 5

Eve is seen as more responsible for sin than Adam, Mary is seen as passive and obedient.
these are qualities that help turn women into objects as they serve male interests for power. the original sin for Daly is about inequality, the dominance of one gender over another

Question 6

Point 2 Counter:
Ruther points to other movements of Christianity where androcentrism is not at play. Give example/evidence

Answer 6

The reformed quakers movement had women included in leadership, the shakers used more androgynous language for God, this shows its possible for equality in Christ