3.6 Roles of Men and Women

Question 1

What do Christian complementarians believe about the roles of men and women?

Answer 1

They believe women to support her husband by managing the family home and raising their children While the Men support the family financially.

Question 2

How is the Christian egalitarian view different to complementarians?

Answer 2

They believe that men and women are not set specific jobs and have equal responsibilities and duties.

Question 3

Which church leans more towards the complementarian perspective?

Answer 3

Catholic

Question 4

State three reasons why only men are allowed to be ordained in the Catholic Church?

Answer 4

*Jesus chose men to be his disciples
*Priests represents Jesus
*The authority of the Church has been passed on through men.

Question 5

List three reasons given by Christians who support the ordination of women?

Answer 5

*Jesus came down to break barriers down between people not reinforce them
*Jesus was following a tradition of his time
*God created Women in his image as well as men

Question 6

State three things parents may aim to do as they bring up their children?

Answer 6

*To bring their children up with the knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith
*Parents will pray for their children and incorporate faith in their daily routines such as grace.
*To raise their children as obedient and well behaved young people.