Ok, people. I have read all of these comments. And I strong believe that part of the division of agreement is not only on how people perceive equality, but also with how to interpret the various verse of the Bible. I'm not saying that my interpretation is ultimately correct, because in reality when i read the scriptures, especially in my bedroom for my quality time with God and His word, the interpretation is more or less designed for me personally to learn because of my situation or current state in life.
Frankly, I'm not surprised that human beings are still discussing and debating this. In the society of humankind, it's still and issue just as much as racisim--subtle, yet still an existing issue. This has taught me one of several things important in my life: that no matter what laws are passed by man, it doesn't ultimately erase the problem. God is the only true being who can cause an influential difference. Since we are his children, it is our job to not only stand physically and spiritually as a united front, but to also pray since we are taught that there is power in prayer.
Here are the scriptures I found which referred to women.
Genesis 2: 18-25
In these scriptures tells how God created all the creatures of the earth and sky, brought them for Adam to see and allowed for whatever Adam called them to be their name. Afterwards, he cause Adam to fall asleep so that he could take a rib from Adam to make Eve--a woman, and his help mate. Verse 24 stood out for me: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."
Proverbs 31: 10-31
This scripture tells and describes the virtuous woman for which King Lemmuel was taught by his own mother. A
virtuous woman. So both men and women, read this description. Verses 30-31 stand out specifically for me: "Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman who feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates."
1 Corinthians 11: 2-16; 14: 26-40
These scriptures were written by Paul specifically to the church of the Corinthians. The subjects specially discussed and refer to women are: the covering of women's heads and the use of spiritual gifts. For 11: 2-16, verses 8-12 stand out: "For the man is not of woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.For this cause, ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. For as the woman
is of the man,
even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God."
For the scriptures on the subject of the uses of spiritual gifts, verses 27-33 stood out: "If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any be revealed to another that sitteh by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject ot the prophets: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints."
So, After reading these verses lemme see the questions again..
What is your definition of "feminism"?
What is your definition of "feminist theology"
What are your thoughts on the ties between feminism and Lilith/the Kabbalah?
Can a woman be a christian and a "feminist"?
1. My definition of feminism is that women who follow and love Christ and God are treated with respect and love as Christ loved the church. I believe all women of all races, ethnicities, and faith she be treated with respect. Was Eve deceived by the devil? Yes. Were men during the biblical days and in modern days deceived, tricked, and tempted by the devil? Yes.
2. feminist theology: Hm. Well, even when i read about the feminist movement in history class...I found that the one flaw in the "movement" during the 20's was that there was division. Black women, White women, Aisan women, etc were divided. So learning from the past about that I must say that apparently there were differences in the goals of what they wanted to be changed for their own groups.
3. Cannot speak my opinion or interpretation about lilth/the Kabbalah. I don't remember who they are.
4. Can a woman be a christian and a "feminist"? The true question is does the woman love God? Does she want to glorify him and help his kingdom? Does she desire what Christ desired: for all those who wish for salvation, and all positive things God can give to manifest in their lives? If so then it's possible for a woman to be christian and to have
spiritual feminism--the desire to work along with man to glorify and work for God's kingdom. If a woman seeks for
physical feminism--to be competitive with men in gaining ultimate social, economic, and political power and dominance, then no.
