Attitudes toward Sexism

Attitudes toward Sexism

1. For

   • In old and New testament times, society was patriachal- men were dominent and women were considered their property
   • Women were expected to follow orders and have no opinions
   • Men and women have different skills meant to compliment each other- "women should remain at home"
   • Jesus chose mean as his apostles
   • Roman Catholics don't allow women priests

2. Against

   • God created men and women equal
   • Gospels- Jesus took notice of women, they were first to him after his resurrection
   • Gender doesn't matter if they are right for the job
   • Deborah was a prophet that encouraged people to follow God