When a woman takes control (1 Samuel 25)

Abigail could have obeyed her husband. But she didn't.

God is a feminist (Judges 4)

Humans have been struggling with this for centuries, but God is already there.

Good Old-Fashioned Bible Sexism? (Numbers 5)

Summary: Are you a feminist? I remember when the answer to that question was much more controversial than it is now. I remember myself, at like 14, hesitating and saying dumb things like, "I'm not a feminist, but I think women can do whatever men can do". Any true feminist will tell you that that's … Continue reading Good Old-Fashioned Bible Sexism? (Numbers 5) →

There’s A Law For That (Exodus 21)

Summary I've always liked rules. I know it's odd. Most kids groaned with every new restriction placed on them, but for some reason I have happily accepted them with a sort of peace. Whether it was carefully committing to memory the new rules my mom made for my and my brother's bedtime or reading carefully … Continue reading There’s A Law For That (Exodus 21) →

A Traditional Family Man (Genesis 48)

Summary: The patriarchy. It's the popular societal paradigm of yesteryear. We are entering a new era, and you can tell from all the bold and boisterous cries against the patriarchy. These days, men don't rule the world. Tradition does not rule the world. Women and minorities and nontraditional people everywhere are asserting their right to … Continue reading A Traditional Family Man (Genesis 48) →