The following is a comment that one of our readers submitted and we thank her for it very much. (You can read the original comment here.) She accurately describes what she (and most of us) has been taught about the meaning of Paul's words on marriage in Ephesians 5, and she is rightly realizing that… Continue reading This Common Interpretation of Ephesians 5 is WRONG!
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When do I submit and when do I stand?
Most Christians have taught the ‘submit’ doctrine in a way that disempowers women. It teaches women to ignore their gut feelings, to put their legitimate needs and preferences and wishes aside. It discourages wives from using negotiation skills with their husbands. It deters wives from setting boundaries when their husbands behave selfishly or sinfully. Here is… Continue reading When do I submit and when do I stand?
