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Ep51: How Authoritarian Christians Appeal to the Bible but End Up Recreating Ancient Empire Dynamics in Modern Politics

Highest Power: Church + State

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Echoes of Ancient Hierarchies in Modern Theology

This chapter examines the impact of historical hierarchies on contemporary Christian theology, especially in authoritarian contexts. It critiques conservative interpretations of biblical texts, arguing that many beliefs about gender roles stem from ancient societal norms rather than divine revelation.

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