Are men and women equal in God’s eyes?
Yes, men and women are equal in God’s eyes in that both men and women are created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). Men and women are also equally sinners in need of grace and salvation. Redeemed men and women are equally forgiven, equally indwelt by the Holy Spirit, equally invited before…
If the Bible teaches gender equality, why has gender inequality always been the norm?
Gender equality is a status in which both genders receive equal treatment and are not discriminated against due to gender. Under gender equality, both genders share the same civil rights, have the same access to social goods and opportunities, and bear the same obligations. The idea is that every person is given the same legal…
How should a Christian view genetic engineering?
Because genetic engineering was unknown at the time that the Bible was written, it is difficult to establish definitive references on that topic alone. In order to determine the Christian view of genetic engineering, we need to establish a grid of principles through which to view genetic engineering. For specifics on the Christian view of…
What is Kinism?
Kinism is one branch of a diverse series of religious movements that promote racial segregation. This movement is based in Christianity and, for the most part, is populated with people who claim to follow historic Christian doctrine. The tendency to adhere to some true doctrines, however, does not mean that Kinists are orthodox in belief…
What is the origin of the different races?
The Bible does not explicitly give us the origin of the different “races” or skin colors in humanity. In actuality, there is only one race—the human race. Within the human race is diversity in skin color and other physical characteristics. Some speculate that when God confused the languages at the tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9),…
Why do many white supremacists claim to be Christians?
Any fair answer to the question “why are many white supremacists Christian,” starts by carefully defining terms. That includes how to identify a “Christian” but also includes a discussion of what culture, nation, or group we’re speaking of. Talk is cheap; it’s easy to claim to follow a major religion without being especially committed to…
Can a person be born with the wrong gender?
We live in a confused and fallen world, and that confusion extends everywhere, so that even the most basic questions, like “what gender am I?” become difficult for some people to answer. Some people claim they were born as the wrong gender, or at least in the wrong body. A man may believe he is…
What is antifa? How should a Christian view antifa?
Antifa is the name given to a loosely organized set of activists, mostly from the United States, who claim to oppose authoritarianism, racism, and right-leaning politics. The word antifa comes from the German antifaschistisch, meaning “anti-fascist.” Antifa’s version of activism is distinguished mostly by a willingness to (anonymously) engage in intimidation, denial of speech, and…
What is cultural appropriation?
Cultural appropriation is a fairly recent term that Oxford defines as “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.” In other words, cultural appropriation is the act of adopting something from another culture—clothing, food, music, art,…
What is the cause of all the anti-Semitism in the world?
Why does the world hate the Jews? Why is anti-Semitism so rampant in so many different nations? What is so bad about the Jews? History has shown that at various times over the last 1,700 years the Jews have been expelled from over 80 different countries. Historians and experts have concluded there are at least…