Gender Eqaulity In The Bible

Question 1

What is stated in Galatians 3:28

Answer 1

There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there
is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.

Question 2

Give an example of the importance of women in the Bible

Answer 2

the importance and dignity of womenis symbolised in Mary, the mother of Jesus. Jesus always treated women with respect, and his teachings about divorce and adultery applied the same standard to women as to men.

Question 3

Give am example of the importance of men in the Bible.

Answer 3

Most of the events recorded in the Bible are about men
• Jesus chose 12 male apostles who Catholics
believe were made the first priests at the Last Supper.
The first missionaries and main leaders of the
Church were men

Question 4

What are the catholic views on equality

Answer 4

Men and women are equally important Men and women have different roles, for
example men may be priests
Women and men have different yet
complementary roles to perform

Question 5

What are some non - religious views on equality

Answer 5

Most agree with the equality of sexes
Treating women as equals means allowing
them equal opportunities
Men and women are equally capable of
fulfilling the same roles, including roles in
the home

Question 6

What is said in Genesis 1:27

Answer 6

Both men and Women were made in God’s image and likeness