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How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

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Patriarchy and Gender Roles in Evangelicalism

This chapter explores the interpretation of biblical texts regarding gender roles, focusing on the enforcement of patriarchal standards and the concept of complementarianism. It critiques the selective application of biblical teachings that reinforce women's submission while neglecting other essential commands. Additionally, it addresses the challenges faced by women within conservative evangelical contexts, highlighting the implications of power dynamics and cultural practices that perpetuate these ideologies.

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