The maleness of Jesus was certainly not an exaltation of masculinity or a revelation of the sex of God. On the contrary, Jesus accepted membership in the oppressor class of society in order, from within, to demonstrate the bankruptcy of the dominative social system. Only as a man could he have subverted the accepted definition … Continue reading Lent, Day 8
Some have been led to believe that because God came in flesh as a man, God is therefore male. Men used this idea and assumed superiority to women. But if one believes that man is superior, then any feminine qualities of God would be lost or pushed to the side by the patriarchy. Had Jesus … Continue reading Lent, Day 7
In the second account of Creation found in Genesis two, the authors of Scripture reveal that Creation is incomplete without the female. The only part of creation that was "not good" was the absence of the woman. It is not until God created woman that God rested. Is this because God was restless without … Continue reading Lent, Day 6
This is a point I think about often. I hope it's not received as accusation but rather something that I personally need to hear over and over again. Just because something may seem dangerous, doesn't mean it's truth is negated. Often times our fear of this possible danger builds borders around ideas to protect us. … Continue reading Knock and the door will be opened.
How has your experience with your own mother shaped your perception of God? How does your view of women affect your view of God? How does your view of God affect your view of women? Does our belief of God as Father and Son lead us to view men above women? Jesus teaches that God … Continue reading Lent, Day 5
Most people, not all, first experienced unconditional love not through the image of a man, but through the image of their mother. She therefore became the basis for many people's real and operative God. I am convinced many people sour on religion because the God they presented with is actually less loving than their mother … Continue reading Lent, Day 3
It is not until God has created both male and female, that the scriptures say that the community we call "God" has made humans in their image after their likeness. (Genesis 1:26-27) Without establishing relative rank or worth of the genders, the spinner of this creation tale indicates that humankind is found in the two … Continue reading Lent, Day 2
When it comes to the season of Lent, I have come to enjoy not just fasting, but targeting my mind towards something specific. I mentioned previously that each year, Peter Rollins practices Atheism for Lent. In essence you are focusing on something that will truly challenge the boundaries of your faith. This year I'm looking … Continue reading Lent, Day 1
You ever read some things that capture your feelings so strongly? That has been almost every page of Rachel Held Evans' book Searching For Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church In one such page she speaks of the story of the adulterous woman. It has always fascinated me which point people take away … Continue reading The Adulterous Woman
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