The Patriarchal Nature of Christianity (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Hampson's view on Christianity and feminism
Hampson's view on Christianity and feminism
Christianity is irredeemably sexist, cannot be reformed
Ruether's view on Christianity and feminism
Ruether's view on Christianity and feminism
Christianity can be re-stated in feminist terms
Definition of 'irredeemably sexist'
Definition of 'irredeemably sexist'
Inevitably sexist; can't be both feminist and Christian
Definition of 'androgynous'
Definition of 'androgynous'
Having both male and female qualities
Hampson: Why Christianity is not true
Hampson: Why Christianity is not true
Enlightenment showed miracles/resurrection violate natural laws
Hampson: Why Christianity is not moral
Hampson: Why Christianity is not moral
Prevents genuine moral responsibility; rely on past revelation
Ruether's view of Jesus' ministry
Ruether's view of Jesus' ministry
Jesus sided with oppressed and outcasts, including women
Jesus' Sabbath teaching (Mark 2:27)
Jesus' Sabbath teaching (Mark 2:27)
The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath
Jesus' androgynous qualities (Ruether)
Jesus' androgynous qualities (Ruether)
Both male traits (power, authority) & female (healing, caring)
Fundamental divide: Hampson vs Ruether
Fundamental divide: Hampson vs Ruether
Abandon Christianity vs transform it from within