Gender Prejudice Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is gender prejudice?
Believing that one sex is superior to another.
What is gender discrimination?
Treating people differently because of their sex.
What does Genesis 1 teach about gender?
Both men and women are created in the image of God.
What is the Catholic Church’s stance on gender prejudice and discrimination?
The Catholic Church is opposed to gender prejudice and discrimination.
Why is gender prejudice and discrimination contrary to Catholic teachings?
Because both men and women are entitled to dignity as they are created in the image of God.
What does Galatians 3:28 say about equality?
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
What does St. Paul teach about men and women?
Men and women are ‘equal in Christ’.
What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church teach about men and women?
Men and women have equal importance and should have equal rights in life and society.
What is the Theology of the Body?
A series of lectures by Pope John Paul on the meaning of the human body and sexuality.
What theme did Pope John Paul discuss in the Theology of the Body?
The original creation of man and woman as equal and complementary partners.
What did Vatican II acknowledge about women in the Catholic Church?
Vatican II acknowledged that women needed to be given a more prominent place in the life of the Church.
What roles can women fulfill in the Catholic Church today?
Women can teach and study in theological colleges, serve as Eucharistic Ministers, read from the Bible in Mass, and be chaplains in schools, universities, and colleges.
Does the Catholic Church allow women to be ordained as priests?
No, the Catholic Church does not allow women to be ordained as priests. The Sacrament of Holy Orders is only available to men.
Why does the Catholic Church believe only men can be priests?
The Church believes that Jesus chose only men as his apostles, and bishops are seen as successors of the apostles, thus should also be male.
What does the Church teach about the equality of men and women?
The Church teaches that men and women are equal in importance but have different roles.
What is the key function of a priest in the Catholic Church?
The key function of a priest is to act ‘Persona Christi’ - in the person of Christ.
How do priests act as Jesus according to Catholic belief?
Through their vocation and ordination, priests can act as Jesus, especially when they absolve sins, representing the voice of Christ in the world.
Why does the Church believe only men can act ‘Persona Christi’?
The Church believes that since Jesus was a man, only men can act ‘Persona Christi’.
What do some Evangelical Protestants believe about men and women in religion?
They teach that men and women have separate and different roles and therefore cannot have equal rights in religion.
Why do some Evangelical Protestants believe men and women have different roles?
They believe this because St Paul taught that women ‘should remain silent in Church’, indicating different roles in life.
What is the belief regarding Adam’s creation in relation to gender roles?
They believe that Adam was created first by God, making him the head of the family and leading the Church.
What is the stance of Liberal Protestant Churches on gender roles?
They oppose gender prejudice and discrimination, believing men and women should have completely equal roles in the Church.
Which denominations have women priests and support women bishops?
Denominations like the Church of England have women priests and believe women should be able to become bishops.
What argument do Liberal Protestants use regarding Jesus choosing apostles?
They argue that Jesus chose only men to be apostles due to the patriarchal society of the time, not because he was against women teaching.
