Christian Attitudes To Equal Rights for Women in Religion: For Flashcards
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St Paul wrote that the sexes were created equally by God
Jesus treated women as equals and had women followers like Martha and Mary
The Church of England voted to ordain women as priests in 1992
The Bible teaches that men and women were created equally
The Golden Rule
St Paul wrote that the sexes were created equally by God
St Paul write in Galatians 3:28: “There is neither…male nor female for you are all one person in Christ.”
This is followed by Liberal Christians (Church of England and Methodists)
Jesus treated women as equals and had women followers like Martha and Mary
Jesus’ women followers were the only people to stay with him during his crucifixion and Mary Magdalene was the first person to see him when he rose from the dead
Women told Jesus’ disciples that he had rose but they did not believe it - this proves women had immediate faith in Jesus and should be respected and treated as equals
If Jesus treated women as equals then Christians should follow the example of Jesus and do the same
This is followed by Liberal Christians (Church of England and Methodists)
The Church of England voted to ordain women as priests in 1992
In 1993, they ordained their first women priests
They cannot become bishops
They believe that Jesus chose men as his apostles because of the culture of the time and not for any theological reasons
The Bible teaches that men and women were created equally
“So God created mankind in his own image…male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
Genesis teaches that God created men and women at the same time, it doesn’t say that one was created to be superior to the other
The Golden Rule
“Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you.” (Matthew 7:12)
If you want to be treated equally then you should treat others equally
Christians should follow the example of Jesus
Which denominations allow women to be ordained as priests?
Liberal Christians (Church of England, Methodists)
What do Quakers believe about women and priesthood?
Quakers believe in the priesthood of all believers - they do not have ordained clergy
They believe that everyone can help others to know the will of God regardless of their sex
Women have given guidance and leadership on equal footing to men
They try to seek out men and women equally for all tasks
