69. Deconstructing Complementarianism and Egalitarianism

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Today we discuss two common beliefs in Christianity about human relationship structures—complementarianism (based on a hierarchical structure of power and defined roles among spouses) and egalitarianism (based on equal power dynamics and fluidity in roles).

Resources listed:

Christians for Biblical Equality at cbeinternational.org

The Junia Project at juniaproject.com

The Marriage You Want by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr. Keith Gregoire

Bare Marriage.com

Theses on Women in the Church at whatdoesthismean.net

Exploring the biblical theology of Christian egalitarianism at margmowczko.com

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