Sexism In Christianity Essay

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Sexism in Christianity is a hotly debated topic, and so is whether, if, the teachings of the bible portray sexism to be acceptable, is it fair to carry those teachings into todays changed society? I will look at the teachings of the Bible and Christian culture to investigate this point.
On the one hand, there is a heap of evidence to say that the bible, which certainly devout Christians follow completely tells them to be sexist is right. This spans from a range of sources including the bible itself.
In the old testament, there are several places where this view is supported. In Genesis ‘Eve is made from Adams rib to be his helper’, Eve gave into temptation first. As a punishment, God says ‘Your husband will rule over you.’ This foundation …show more content…

A prominent example of a major person in the bible supporting sexist views is St Paul.
St paul said ‘Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission. It is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church’ .
He also is supposed to have said ‘Now I want you to realise that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man. A man ought not cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but the woman is the glory of man.’ This immediately shows very clearly the sexist views of a saint, which may be followed by Christians as they are taught to look up to them.
It isn’t only St Paul that was sexist, however, there are other occasions such as jesus’ disciples all being men, and then Jesus himself, the figurehead of Christianity, being male. Jesus also calls God father, even though there is no reason that god should be either male or female judging from his actions in the bible. It is also said, ‘A woman should learn in quietness and full submission,. I permit no women to teach or have authority over men, she is to keep

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