S3: Is the Bible Anti-Women & Misogynistic? (How (Not) to Read the Bible)
How (Not) to Read the Bible (Dan Kimball)
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25m
Boys' Club Christianity: Sadly, some churches misuse certain texts to perpetuate misogyny and patriarchy. But when you study the Scriptures and seek to understand them in their cultural context, it’s clear that the Bible is actually an *advocate* for women rather than a weapon against them. God created us uniquely as men and women, as equals, to serve God with whatever gifts he’s given us.
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