Why Christians Need Feminism

May 28, 2014

Recently “why Christians need feminism” seems to be a trending blog topic.

Huffington Post Religion’s Eliel Cruz offers “11 Reasons . . .,” and no matter how many of the other posts on this topic you have read, Eliel’s might be worth your time.  With a little history, a little theology, a little culture, a little patriarchy, a little sexism, and a little Scripture, he provides a good overall view of the theme, even for those of us who don’t need any convincing.

Read the article here.

I do question the assertions that the woman caught in adultery and the woman who who washed Jesus’ feet with her hair were Mary Magdalene, although I have heard that many times.  If you can provide the needed reference/evidence please feel free to do so by commenting on this post.

posted by Kathy Vestal

The Christian Feminism Today website addresses topics of interest to Christian feminists. It features articles, opinion pieces, reviews of books and recordings (audio and video), interviews with Christian women and men who live according to Christian feminist principles and promote gender equality, love, and social justice among all people. We welcome submissions for consideration. Writer's guidelines are here.

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