Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning (Part 1)

Part 1: Today’s Tension: Broad Versus Narrow Complementarianism

Part 2: Different Intuitions and Pastoral Burdens

Part 3: How Do We Move Forward? A Biblical Understanding of Authority and Equality

Part 4: How Do We Move Forward? A Biblical Understanding of Abuse and Gender

Part 5: How Do We Move Forward: A Biblical Understanding of Church and Wisdom

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Part 1: Today’s Tension: Broad Versus Narrow Complementarianism

It seems to be a moment of reckoning for complementarianism. One can tell since the loudest questions aren’t being asked from outside the camp, but from inside. Authors like Rachel Green Miller have quipped, “Am I complementarian? I used to think so.” [1] Complementarian Aimee Byrd’s forthcoming title communicates the same ambivalence: Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. The title riffs on one of the foundational texts of complementarianism: Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.

Beth Moore might be the most well-known personality who, while claiming membership in the camp, has recently offered her share of critiques.

I don’t know. Call me crazy but I tend to be reluctant to trust any man who is obsessed with the submission of women.

— Beth Moore (@BethMooreLPM) November 19, 2019

She says

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