Unit 1- Lesson 9: Gender prejudice and discrimination Flashcards
Catholic views on women in worship- Catholics believe man should hold power over women and that only they may have religious roles (priest). State a quote that proves this.
‘I do not permit a women to teach or assume authority over a man
Orthodox views on women in worship- What views do Orthodox Christians have on women performing a religious role? State a quote to prove this.
They believe the God-given role of motherhood out stands all and that a man is more suited for a religious role.
- ‘I do not permit a women to teach or assume authority over a man’.
Anglican views on women in worship- Are women allowed to have religious roles? State a quote to prove this.
Yes. Women can become priests and Bishops, This comes from the belief that everyone is equal in Christ.
- ‘Nor is there male or female, for you are all one in Christ’
Muslim views on women in worship- Do Muslims accept women leading a prayer?
Some Muslims believe if women leads a prayer for both men and women, the prayer will be invalid for men.
Other Muslims believe the Hadith where two of the prophets wives lead prayers however some reject this idea saying they only lead women.
Muslim views on women is authority- Do women have the right to be in power of mosque committees etc? State a quote to prove this.
Some Muslims believe that women should be involves as half of all Muslims are female.
Other Muslims (mostly traditional) struggle with the idea and follow the quote:
- ‘husbands have a degree or right over them (wives)’
State a quote that suggests equality between a man and a women in the Quran.
‘Whoever does good and believes, be it a man or a women, will enter paradise’
