Christians Keep Denying The Fact That The Bible is Sexists!

Good discussion. I think people of religion seem to ignore some parts in favor of the one's they like. Still, I can't count how many times people have told me that the bible is the word of God. Doesn't that make God sexist??? Of course, God is not sexist. Mankind is generating all of that. Still, slowly but surely mankind crawls out of that misguided thinking. I guess some men fear they are giving up control of some sort. Reality is that society and people in general will be so much better when we allow freedom and equality for all. It is a lesson that seems to be taking too much time for people to learn. We must point them in the right direction. We are all spiritual beings in our true natures. Gender is a parameter of this physical world. Without out physical bodies, gender is no longer important. We are all equal in God's eyes.

With the exception of the neo-pagan religions, which were all created by modern thinkers, every religion still existing is sexist. All of them developed during the era of male supremacy, and all reflect it. All have scriptural writings to this effect, even Buddhism. Today we have modern thinkers who become 'liberal' if they follow religion at all. but there are still large elements within all religions, sometimes the majority element, which cling to the attitudes of their ancestors. This is particulalry so of the conservative, traditionalist, and fundamentalist branches of the religions. Some are worse than others: Catholicism is a farce in this respect; large elements of particulalry Arab-based Islam are horrendously so; Mahayana Buddhism, especially in Sri Lanka; Sikkism; and I could go on through various Jewish, Hindu, and American evangelical sects. And despite the modern era and the efforts of feminism, our societies still reflect the religious view, if only unconsciously, and the number of supposedly 'devout' politicians in the US and, heavens help us, Australia, terrifies me. Lash

The Bible reflects the societal trends of the time it was written. The society that authored it was patriarchal, therefore women were commonly viewed as inferior to men. It only makes sense that they recorded this idea in their writings. Times change, however, so I'm not sure why sexism in the Bible is important to anyone. Patriarchal societies are common throughout history and are still in effect right now. What happened thousands of years ago is less disconcerting than what's happening currently.

What do you mean sexist and against women? There were powerful women from Debra who lead an army to another women's name I can't remember who was used to kill the enemy..(Actually, I think that is the same story, two women who were leaders)

Many other things in the Bible are also denied. It is necessary to deny them or to be given totally different meanings. Otherwise, who will believe in the Bible?

As some of the mylotter's earlier noted, the way the bible was written is reflected on how people were perceived at that time. Throughout the history of human civilization, women had specific roles that viewed them as inferior to men. But I will state, in history though you might view women as inferior to men as men were allowed to leave the house. It was just a way of protecting women as women were very important for repopulating. But of course, as civilization grew, ideology between genders began to change. There are civilizations that showed men are greater, there are even some that from the beginning viewed women as equals. In one of my anthropology courses, an argument stated that the reasons why there is a different viewpoint between genders was because of language. Supposedly language determines culture. For example, the use of "he" or "she" in language identifies women and men as different beings. But in cultures where there are no "he" or "she" lets say, "bhe" men and women would be viewed as equal. Furthermore, the idea of sexism only developed once male and female started becoming equal in modern society. Or rather, as women began the movement of women's right. If it was 200 years ago, you would not be able to create an argument that the bible is sexist. As it was naturally accepted that women were inferior to men, in a way, not directly, but in a way. As men were physically more able to things, which was an ability important to civilization development. Therefore the bible was written in a way that was accepted. If it were written in a way that showed male and female as equal, the overpowering men society in history would not accept it psychologically EVEN if it were God's words. But generally I am saying, men and women are viewed equal NOW (well in most places). But in the past they were not. Today if men and women are not equal, you cannot argue that the bible is sexist, because the idea of "sexism" cannot exist or would not exist. The only reason you can is you rights as women. But perhaps it is sexist, the reason people may have for arguing it is not is because people do not want to offend women. The argument is, if it is sexist, what is your point, what will you do about it. If people accept that it isn't sexist, I would assume that they are trying to state that men and women are equal, and that the use of the word man in the bible can be defined as humanity.

Read the Bible several times, and anyone can see how sexist it really is. Women in the Bible are played out to be inferior to men, and everything is a Double Standard. Men can have multiple wives, and women cannot have multiple husbands. Men do not always have to cover up, but women have to always cover up. Women have to always obey men and obey rules, men are allowed to break a few rules if they need to. Women really do get treated like second class citizens. Oh, Genesis is a huge example of sexism in the Bible. The most famous example of it because it's played out in a way where it really makes women look like the bad gender. Women are blamed for everything. Women are seen as the downfall of humanity. I don't see how this is possible because we are the ones who give life, we are the ones who are lovers and nurturers, and we are the ones who pretty much keep the family together and keep societies going. In Native American cultures, women used to run everything. Women used to rule. What happened? The Christians came and force the women to give up their status. Matriarchies. Yes, these used to exist, and still do in some places, and many women are bringing them back. I am taking U.S. Women's History right now, and some people have no idea how much women have really contributed to society, and how much we have changed the world. I am not a Christian, and I haven't been for four years or more, then again, I don't think that I have ever been a Christian at heart because I can in no good conscience follow a book that demeans women and that preaches beliefs that most people can never seem to follow. A book that has killed several people and destroyed so many societies and cultures.

I have noticed this as well and I guess that they don't realize it because they feel that women are inferior. I remember last election in the States a woman ran as president and it was women who were telling me that they wouldn't want a woman as president. It's a strange world we live in. Gender roles have been deeply seeded into society. Yes the Bible is extremely sexist and of course that makes no sense, but it's easy to ignore information that we don't want to hear.

Some people toldly believe everything is in the Bible! They think is all true and we all should believe the written word! So many Christians wear blinkers! They refuse to except things have changed since the bible was written! It was written erons ago and I believe alot of the old Testament is just good stories. Most of the stories aren't true at all or are true stories that have been exaggerated! With the New Testament is true. At least this is whay I believe. This is my opinion. Some people need to open their eyes with the bible! Plain and simple!

Who else can deny?

I have read the whole Bible twice, and I haven't noticed it to be s-exist (and I am not one who is formally educated in the Bible). This matter is just too fiddle. What I read instead are numerous instances of women being used by God to do His will on earth, not just men. Anyway, how do you define s-exism? I've read that S-EXISM is defined as discrimination or devaluation based on a person's s-ex. So, how did the Bible discriminated or devalued women? Because the Bible said women are weaker than men. In reality, is women physically weaker than men? Because men can have many wives but then women cannot have more than one husband? Please read Deutoronomy 17:16.