Maybe you’ve heard someone talk along these lines. Maybe you’ve thought it yourself. But it is true?
I could blather on about how Christianity upholds women in a way that its critics simply don’t want to acknowledge. But why listen to me when you can read it from women who publicly acknowledge their faith in Jesus of Nazareth (who many people believe is the son of God)?
I emailed this graphic, originally published on an atheist Internet community, to several women who follow Jesus. Here is a sample of their responses:
Jerri Menges:
God chose a woman to bring the Saviour of man into the world. In the Bible, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, not only because He loved Lazarus, but because He loved Mary and Martha (the sisters of Lazarus). He saw their hurt and He was compassionate for them, too.
In the Bible, I find my true worth: God knows who I am, He loves me just as I am, He even has plans for me, good plans.
Consider this: when God made Adam, He saw that Adam needed a helper, so he made woman (Eve). Man, His crown creation wasn’t complete. He needed a helper.
Margie Stevenson:
Google women of the Bible and read on! God gave many women important gifts, talents and abilities to work for His good.
In my opinion, a women’s value to Christ is no different than a man’s value, at least not in how much we are valued. God made each of us, loves each of us and created two sexes for a very specific reason.
A woman’s value to Christ is that she complements a man….and therefore, completes the picture of God’s people on earth. She is a child of God….this fact is the same for men and women, as different as we are.
Amber Anderson Skrabek:
The Bible advises men to appreciate and value their wives:
Proverbs 31:26: She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:31: Honour her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise.
Given the time the Bible was written, it is not surprising that there are comparatively few women mentioned. However, there are several examples of strong, Godly women who are highlighted and their inclusion is not accidental.
One needs only to look at the story of Mary Magdalene to see how Jesus valued women.
In Jesus’ time … Jews and Romans saw women as “lesser” beings, but Jesus did not. Mary Magdalene was an early and devoted follower of Christ. She is mentioned several times as a prominent disciple, and she remained faithful to Jesus even as he was crucified.
When Jesus was taken down from the cross, it was Mary and other women, all devoted followers of Christ, who attended to his body. It was these women, and not a man, who were the first witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection.
Again, none of this was accidental. Jesus chose these women to be his witnesses and rewarded their faithfulness.
So what do you think? Male or female, do these words persuade you to rethink your position on Jesus of Nazareth? Yes or no, post your thoughts below and let’s have a conversation.
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Unfortunately, some people hold the impression that the Bible is “down” on women. That could not be further from the truth. Woman are just as important as men.
However, our roles are different, and that’s where the perceived inequality rears its ugly head. As your writers have commented, a woman’s role is primarily that of a helper and a complement to her husband.
However, when men drop the ball of leadership, women can find themselves pressured to take on more of the traditional male role. The end result, though, is that the enemy uses the blurring of roles to undermine God’s plan for the family.
Good points, Brook. Thanks for weighing in. 🙂
Christianity upholds woman and regards them as equal in every sense of the concept. One aspect of Jesus’ ministry which makes it so unique is that He included women and children, the least of these, as being a focal point of His teaching and healing.
He saw no difference between male or female, for God love us all equally. It’s we who do the wrong thing by making anyone less loved than another.
Again, Frank, a most thought-provoking post.
P.S. – Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but my father passed away last Wednesday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and life has been hectic here to say the least. Your prayers are much appreciated.
Thanks for your thoughts, even as you dealt with grief, Martha. I prayed for you and your family as soon as I read your comment.
How can God make Adam then decide oh he needs a helper or companion so he makes Eve as if she is an afterthought. Call me crazy but did God only want one Adam? Or one human?
If God was planning on populating humans then Eve wouldn’t have been an afterthought or second to Adam. God would have made Adam birth children but God didn’t because he already made Eve. Hello!
Also we did not come from Adams rib for because logically makes no sense and biologically impossible
Thanks for your comment. Two things: 1. Your comment really isn’t about the blog or the words of the women I interviewed.
2. You’ve strayed into an area called “apologetics”, which Frank’s Cottage is not about. I suggest you visit these sites, which address apologetics issues: http://carm.org/ and https://www.reasonablefaith.org/.
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