Sunday: Discussion of Complementarianism In the Conservative Christian Church

COMPLEMENTARIANISM is a theological view held by some in Christianity and other world religions, such as Islam,[1] that men and women have different but complementary roles and responsibilities in marriage, family life, religious leadership, and elsewhere. The word ‘'complementary’' and its cognates are currently used to denote this view. For those whose complementarian view is biblically-prescribed, these separate roles preclude women from specific functions of ministry within the Church.[2] It assigns leadership roles to men and support roles to women, based on certain biblical passages. One of its precepts is that while women may assist in the decision making process, the ultimate authority for the decision is the purview of the male in marriage, courtship, and in the polity of churches subscribing to this view.

I TOTALLY SUBSCRIBE TO THIS VIEW and think it enhances our God-given roles and talents and increases our capacity for sustained fulfillment and joy in life whether we're female or male. The above conversation is well worth listening to if you're interested.