The Impact of Feminism in the Church

Feminism is characterized as part of a humanistic worldview that posits empowerment for women comes from freedom from biological constraints. This ideology distinguishes between biological sex and cultural gender, arguing that one's potential should not be limited by their biological identity. Feminism seeks to provide women with autonomy in pursuing their gifts and callings, positioning marriage and motherhood as potential limitations imposed by patriarchal society. The discussion emphasizes that the core tenet of feminism—the distinction between sex and gender—has been radicalized by the rise of transgenderism, which ultimately negates the very foundation of feminism. Consequently, it is asserted that feminism, as traditionally understood, has largely diminished in modern society, surviving only within the evangelical church context.