Post by RayW on Nov 11, 2013 14:03:56 GMT -8
Please post your answers to the following questions here:
1. What do you believe is the most compelling argument for the
complementarian position?
2. Review this argument for complementarianism: “Eve was created as a completer. In order for one to be incomplete, he or she must lack something. Adam lacked something that caused God to say, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Eve was created to complete that which was lacking. It is important to realize that she was not simply a second attempt at perfection. Eve was created with essential characteristics that Adam did not have. Likewise, Adam was created with characteristics that Eve did not have. They were created to complement each other. Therefore, the role distinction is
essential for humanity to be complete.” What are your thoughts?
3. Having now heard the arguments for both positions, which do you find most compelling?
4. Complementarians believe that their position is evidenced more prominently in Scripture and gives greater honor to women by recognizing their significance. Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. If men were to value the role of women as nurturers more, do you think that there would be a women’s liberation movement like we see today? Please explain.
6. Men: How can you start honoring women more?
7. Women: How can you find more dignity in your role?
8. How was your thinking most challenged by the lesson? Please explain.
1. What do you believe is the most compelling argument for the
complementarian position?
2. Review this argument for complementarianism: “Eve was created as a completer. In order for one to be incomplete, he or she must lack something. Adam lacked something that caused God to say, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). Eve was created to complete that which was lacking. It is important to realize that she was not simply a second attempt at perfection. Eve was created with essential characteristics that Adam did not have. Likewise, Adam was created with characteristics that Eve did not have. They were created to complement each other. Therefore, the role distinction is
essential for humanity to be complete.” What are your thoughts?
3. Having now heard the arguments for both positions, which do you find most compelling?
4. Complementarians believe that their position is evidenced more prominently in Scripture and gives greater honor to women by recognizing their significance. Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. If men were to value the role of women as nurturers more, do you think that there would be a women’s liberation movement like we see today? Please explain.
6. Men: How can you start honoring women more?
7. Women: How can you find more dignity in your role?
8. How was your thinking most challenged by the lesson? Please explain.