Gender Equality In The Bible

Question 1

In the bible we are told that God created men and women equally.

Answer 1

‘God created humankind in his image-male and female he created them’ - Genesis

‘Gentile or jew, servant or free, women or man- we serve all in one Jesus christ’. - Saint Paul.

Question 2

Catholic Teachings on gender discrimination

Answer 2

• Devalues a person.
• Can be hurtful and damaging
• Support should be given to women as mothers.
• Men and women should receive equal pay for equal work.
• Certain roles belong to one gender to the other.
• Stops the use of God given talents.
• Supports ‘Objective equality’