Women's Rights In The Church Flashcards
What do liberal and Church of England Christians believe about woman in the church?
Equal roles
Galatians
“There is neither … Male nor female for you are all one in Christ”
Jesus had woman followers
Woman stayed with Jesus on cross and Mary Magdalene was first to see Jesus when he rose
Jesus chose male apostles because of times
What do Roman Catholics believe about women in the church?
Should have equal roles as equal in eyes of god
Only men can become priests
Jesus only chose men as successors
Jesus was a man and priest represents Jesus in mass (transubstantiation)
What do traditional evangelists believe about woman’s role in the church?
Woman shouldn’t be ministers or priests
Men = head of family
Bible = unalterable word of god
Corinthians
“Woman should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission”
