kbutton Posted May 28, 2021 Posted May 28, 2021 It's been quiet for a while, but another writer weighed in on Christianity Today. https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/may-web-only/complementarianism-not-inherently-patriarchal-women-gender.html?utm_source=CT Weekly Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_term=490693&utm_content=5606&utm_campaign=email Quote One difficulty in evaluating the charge of patriarchy is that complementarianism itself is difficult to pin down. At its most basic, the view makes two claims: first, that men and women are equal image bearers worthy of equal honor and value; second, that men and women hold different roles, with men exercising a “headship” that corresponds to a particular kind of authority in the church and the home. But while the word complementarian has traceable roots (as well as a parachurch organization devoted to its advancement), its beliefs work out differently across church traditions. Like evangelicalism, complementarianism is a sprawling enterprise. But also like evangelicalism, it is held together as much by a shared culture and network as a set of doctrinal distinctives. That means those who want to distinguish themselves from patriarchy will have to give as much attention to their practices, partnerships, and policies as they give to their principles. In this respect, the greatest challenge facing complementarianism is not that patriarchal doctrine hides around every corner. The real problem is that paternalism is out in the open, often unnamed and unchecked. 1 Quote
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