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Did you do it?
Sow the Wind, Read the Whirlwind is the title of the article written by Jocelyn Andersen for this edition of Five Smooth Stones. Sign up for our newsletter Five Smooth Stones. Continue reading
She wants me to stop
1 Corinthians 11:3 tells me that Christ is the head of my husband, but is not the head of me, because my husband is. Now, do you really believe this woman believes that? It is contrary to all the scriptures we learn, contrary to all the songs we sing, contrary to all the sermons we hear, contrary to what we teach our children, contrary to all the prayers we pray, and contrary to all we know about God and His love.
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The lights are on in the staging area
As you pass through, remember the staging area. There are people out here working to bring you light.
Return back into the darkness, and help those neighbors who need the light. Add your talents and strengths to the workers who are working throughout the day and night so that others might see.
We know our places
We know our places. But some of us are tired of those places. Some of us are telling our leaders that they are wrong. Some of us are holding them accountable for their segregationist attitude.
Posted in Equality for women in Southern Baptist churches
Tagged Faith and Religion, Religion
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Women-the reason we can’t win the war in Afghanistan
We can’t win the war in Afghanistan because they really believe women are inferior, made that way by God. Among other ways, the Taliban manifests its religious beliefs in the subjugation of women. Both women and men believe that and we can’t change that belief. I am Southern Baptist, and that belief is as prevalent in churches in my home town as it is in Afghanistan.
Can one person make a difference?
People who listen, who respond, and who take up the cause make the difference. That is why it is important for us to take action. This is your chance to make a difference. Individual people walking together in the same direction makes a crowd.
Are our church leaders an abusive spouse?
Unless someone HOLDS THEM ACCOUNTABLE. They are likely to become more abusive.
Drowned in the River of Male Headship
Will you be the one who throws a girl child into the river of male headship? Or will you be the one who rescues girls from a certain death.
Posted in Male Headship fallacy
Tagged Faith and Religion, Religion, The Danvers Statement
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Divine Right – guest Don Taylor
The Lord answered Samuel’s prayer by warning about giving a man such authority. Kings would not always rule wisely. Continue reading
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