Chris Moles and I both have concerns about the Statement On Abuse which the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood published in 2018. But I see more problems in CBMW's statement than the ones Chris Moles noticed. This post is the penultimate in my series about Chris Moles. I know that some readers are wanting the series to… Continue reading How many problems can you find in CBMW’s “Statement on Abuse”?
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CBMW’s new Statement on Abuse still falls short. #ChurchDV
CBMW have published two Statements on Abuse. How do their 1994 to 2018 statements differ? How much have they learned in 24 years? CBWW is the Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. It is an interdenominational organisation which champions "complementarian" doctrine — the belief that the Bible says that men are to lead in the… Continue reading CBMW’s new Statement on Abuse still falls short. #ChurchDV
Calvinism And Domestic Violence: there’s a correlation but we can’t say Calvinism *causes* domestic violence
[July 11, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] ....there is a correlation between Calvinism and domestic violence....It is not Calvinism per se but mostly males who use Calvinism’s hierarchical theories and sovereignty theories to perform and justify… Continue reading Calvinism And Domestic Violence: there’s a correlation but we can’t say Calvinism *causes* domestic violence
Jesus cannot be eternally subordinate to the Father and still be Lord – Ps Sam Powell
There is teaching that has taking the Reformed world by storm. It was first popularized by Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology, and then promoted by the Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, founded by Wayne Grudem, Bruce Ware, and John Piper. The doctrine being promoted has since taken off. It is called “The eternal subordination of the… Continue reading Jesus cannot be eternally subordinate to the Father and still be Lord – Ps Sam Powell
An open letter to Dr Wayne Grudem (ESS part 5)
Dear Dr Grudem, do you allow me the right to ask you a question? And if so, could you kindly answer? Please? Here is my question:– If I wonder whether you are failing to value women's equality in the image of God, am I evincing a hostile desire to compete with you for leadership? Am I using a sufficiently submissive tone? Let's… Continue reading An open letter to Dr Wayne Grudem (ESS part 5)
How Wayne Grudem fits his ideas on authority/submission with his thoughts on domestic abuse
Wayne Grudem claims that complementarianism guards against abuse. He maintains that his ideas on authority and submission don't lead to abuse because he also emphasizes that men and women are equal in value: This created order is also best for us, because it comes from an allwise Creator. This created order truly honors men and women. It does not lead to… Continue reading How Wayne Grudem fits his ideas on authority/submission with his thoughts on domestic abuse
Wayne Grudem & CBMW don’t seem interested in reducing domestic abuse
Wayne Grudem and CBMW seem to be uninterested in correcting the gaps and flaws in complementarianism which make it easy for abusive husbands to get away with abuse. Here are my experiences and observations about Wayne Grudem which make me say this. 1. Approximately three years ago, one of our guest posters informed us that he… Continue reading Wayne Grudem & CBMW don’t seem interested in reducing domestic abuse
A Cry For Justice 