Posts Tagged Equality

Did Paul look down on women?

Posted by Doug on Saturday, 18 July, 2009

Question: I have heard folks say that Paul was a chauvinist and tried to prevent women from assuming leadership roles. Is this true? Does the Bible treat women as second class citizens?

Response: This conclusion is incorrect. Unfortunately, many form their opinions before allowing Paul to speak for himself. Let’s take a look at what Paul, under the Holy Spirit’s direction, tells us regarding men and women. Read the rest of this entry »