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Christian egalitarianism, also known as biblical equality, is egalitarianism based in Christianity.Christian egalitarians believe that the Bible advocates for gender equality and equal responsibilities for the family unit and the ability for women to exercise spiritual authority as clergy.
Many Christian women and religious have been prominent advocates in social policy debates—as with American nun Helen Prejean, a Sister of Saint Joseph of Medaille, who is a prominent campaigner against the death penalty and was the inspiration for the Hollywood film Dead Man Walking. [140]
The Evangelical and Ecumenical Women's Caucus (EEWC), also known as Christian Feminism Today (CFT), [1] is a group of evangelical Christian feminists founded in 1974. [2] It was originally named the Evangelical Women's Caucus ( EWC ) because it began as a caucus within Evangelicals for Social Action , which had issued the "Chicago Declaration".
Within a Christian marital relationship, complementarianism prescribes headship and servant leading roles to men, [5] [6] and support roles to women, being based upon the interpretation of certain biblical passages. One precept of complementarianism is that while women may assist in decision-making processes, the ultimate authority for the ...
Christian feminism is a school of Christian theology which uses the viewpoint of a Christian to promote and understand morally, socially, and spiritually the equality of men and women. [1] Christian theologians argue that contributions by women and acknowledging women's value are necessary for a complete understanding of Christianity .
Some women of color have been disappointed and upset by evangelical Christian churches — both predominantly white and multiracial — whose leaders failed to openly decry racism or homophobia.
An example is provided by the 12th-century Speculum Virginum (Mirror of Virgins in Latin) document which provides one of the earliest comprehensive theologies of cloistered religious life. [28] The growth of the various manuscripts of the Speculum Virginum in the Middle Ages had a particular resonance for women who sought a dedicated religious ...
Christian philosophy includes all philosophy carried out by Christians, or in relation to the religion of Christianity. Christian philosophy emerged with the aim of reconciling science and faith, starting from natural rational explanations with the help of Christian revelation .