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Complementarianism asserts that men and women are equal in inherent worth but possess distinct, complementary roles and responsibilities.
Answer: True
Complementarianism fundamentally posits that while men and women share equal inherent worth, their divinely ordained roles and responsibilities are distinct and complementary.
Christian egalitarianism is a theological perspective that supports gender-based restrictions on positions of authority in marriage and religious life.
Answer: False
Christian egalitarianism, in contrast to complementarianism, advocates for the equal accessibility of all positions of authority and responsibility for both genders in marriage and religious life, without imposing gender-based restrictions.
Complementarians prefer their chosen term because 'hierarchicalist' accurately conveys both equality and mutual interdependence.
Answer: False
Complementarians prefer their term because 'hierarchicalist' is seen as overemphasizing structured authority without adequately conveying the equality and mutual interdependence inherent in their view. They believe 'complementarian' better captures both equality and beneficial differences.
Complementarianism posits that men and women are 'ontologically equal' but 'functionally different'.
Answer: True
A central tenet of complementarianism is the belief that men and women are equal in their essential being ('ontologically equal') but have distinct roles and responsibilities ('functionally different').
What is the fundamental theological view of Complementarianism regarding the roles of men and women?
Answer: Men and women are equal in inherent worth but have distinct yet complementary roles and responsibilities.
Complementarianism posits that while men and women are equal in inherent worth, they are divinely ordained to fulfill distinct yet complementary roles and responsibilities within the family, church, and society.
Which perspective contrasts with Complementarianism by advocating for equal accessibility to positions of authority for both genders in marriage and religious life?
Answer: Christian egalitarianism
Christian egalitarianism is the theological perspective that directly contrasts with complementarianism by advocating for equal accessibility to all positions of authority and responsibility for both men and women in marriage and religious life.
According to Complementarianism, how are men and women defined in terms of equality and difference?
Answer: They are ontologically equal but functionally different.
Complementarianism distinguishes between ontological equality (equal in being and worth) and functional difference (distinct roles and responsibilities) for men and women.
Why do proponents of Complementarianism prefer their chosen term over 'traditionalist'?
Answer: 'Traditionalist' implies an unwillingness to allow Scripture to challenge established behaviors.
Complementarians prefer their term because 'traditionalist' might suggest a resistance to biblical challenges to existing practices, and 'hierarchicalist' could fail to convey the mutual interdependence and equality they affirm.
Which term is preferred by proponents of complementarianism because it implies both equality and beneficial differences between genders?
Answer: Complementarian
The term 'complementarian' is preferred by its proponents because it is understood to convey both the inherent equality of men and women and their beneficial, distinct differences.
Which of the following is a characteristic of Complementarianism's definition of gender roles?
Answer: Men and women are equal in being but have distinct functions.
Complementarianism defines gender roles by asserting that men and women are equal in their essential being (ontological equality) but possess distinct functions and responsibilities.
In a complementarian marriage, a husband is primarily responsible for providing for, protecting, and leading his family.
Answer: True
Complementarian theology assigns the husband the primary responsibility for providing for, protecting, and leading his family, loving his wife sacrificially, and holding moral accountability.
The expression 'Sponsa Christi' is used by some complementarian denominations to symbolize the wife as the bridegroom and the husband as the church.
Answer: False
The expression 'Sponsa Christi' symbolizes Christ as the bridegroom and the Church (Ecclesia) as the bride, reflecting the hierarchical yet loving relationship complementarians believe should exist between husband and wife, not the reverse.
A wife in a complementarian marriage is expected to manage the household and nurture children independently of her husband's leadership.
Answer: False
In a complementarian marriage, a wife is expected to serve as her husband's helper in managing the household and nurturing children, working in collaboration with and respecting his leadership, not independently.
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod uses the term 'Sponsa Christi' to reflect a hierarchical yet loving relationship between husband and wife.
Answer: True
The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod uses 'Sponsa Christi' to symbolize Christ as the bridegroom and the Church as the bride, reflecting the hierarchical yet loving relationship that complementarians believe should exist between husband and wife.
What are the prescribed roles for a husband in a complementarian marriage, according to the source?
Answer: To provide for, protect, and lead his family with sacrificial love.
In a complementarian marriage, the husband is assigned the responsibility to provide for, protect, and lead his family, demonstrating sacrificial love, while also holding moral accountability.
Which of the following is NOT a prescribed role for a wife in a complementarian marriage?
Answer: To hold moral accountability for her husband.
In a complementarian marriage, the husband is typically understood to hold moral accountability for his wife, not the reverse. The wife's roles include collaboration, respecting leadership, and serving as a helper.
What does the expression 'Sponsa Christi' symbolize in some complementarian denominations like the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod?
Answer: Christ as the bridegroom and the Church (Ecclesia) as the bride.
The term 'Sponsa Christi' (Bride of Christ) symbolizes Christ as the bridegroom and the Church as the bride, reflecting the hierarchical yet loving relationship that complementarians believe should exist between husband and wife.
According to the source, what is one of the responsibilities of a wife in a complementarian marriage?
Answer: To serve as her husband's helper in managing the household and nurturing children.
In a complementarian marriage, a wife is expected to serve as her husband's helper, particularly in the management of the household and the nurturing of children.
Complementarians believe women should not occupy church leadership positions that involve teaching or authority over men.
Answer: True
A core tenet of complementarianism, based on specific biblical interpretations, is the restriction of women from church leadership roles that involve teaching or exercising authority over men.
According to Frank Page, the office of Pastor in the Southern Baptist Convention is open to both men and women.
Answer: False
Frank Page, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, clarified that while both genders are gifted for church service, the office of Pastor is specifically limited to men according to Scripture within the SBC.
The apostle Paul's writings, foundational to complementarianism, indicate that women are entirely prohibited from speaking within a church setting.
Answer: False
While complementarianism restricts women from certain governing and teaching roles over men, Paul's writings do not entirely prohibit women from speaking in church, as evidenced by mentions of women prophesying.
The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) cites 1 Timothy 2:11–15 to support restricted roles for women in the church.
Answer: True
The CBMW indeed cites 1 Timothy 2:11–15, among other passages, to support its theological position on restricted leadership and teaching roles for women in the church.
Albert Mohler argues that supporting the ordination of women requires a reinterpretation of specific biblical texts.
Answer: True
Albert Mohler contends that advocating for the ordination of women, divorced persons, or homosexuals necessitates either dismissing or reinterpreting specific biblical texts that address these issues.
The Catholic Church's restriction of ordination to men is based on a modern interpretation of gender roles rather than ancient tradition.
Answer: False
The Catholic Church's restriction of ordination to men is rooted in its doctrine that Jesus chose only men to be apostles, a tradition maintained throughout its history, not a modern interpretation.
The Catholic Church's restriction of ordination to men is based on the belief that only men can validly receive the sacrament of Holy Orders, following the example of Jesus and the apostles.
Answer: True
The Catholic Church's doctrine states that only men can validly receive the sacrament of Holy Orders, based on Jesus' choice of men for the college of apostles and the unbroken tradition that followed.
What limitations do complementarians generally place on women's roles in church ministry?
Answer: Women should not occupy church leadership positions that involve teaching or authority over men.
Complementarians generally interpret Scripture to mean that women should not hold church leadership positions that involve teaching or exercising authority over men, while still allowing for other forms of ministry.
According to Frank Page, a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, what is the stance on women serving as pastors?
Answer: The office of Pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.
Frank Page stated that within the Southern Baptist Convention, the office of Pastor is reserved for men, based on their interpretation of biblical qualifications.
Which of the following biblical passages is cited by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) to support restricted roles for women in the church?
Answer: 1 Timothy 2:11–15
The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) specifically cites 1 Timothy 2:11–15 as a key biblical passage supporting its view on restricted roles for women in church leadership and teaching.
What is Albert Mohler's argument regarding the ordination of women, divorced persons, and homosexuals?
Answer: He argues that supporting their ordination necessitates dismissing or reinterpreting specific biblical texts.
Albert Mohler's argument is that advocating for the ordination of women, divorced persons, or homosexuals requires either a dismissal or a reinterpretation of specific biblical texts that address these qualifications for church office.
Why does the Catholic Church restrict ordination to men?
Answer: It is based on the doctrine that Jesus chose men to form the college of apostles, and only men can validly receive Holy Orders.
The Catholic Church's restriction of ordination to men is rooted in its doctrine that Jesus exclusively chose men to be his apostles, establishing a tradition that only men can validly receive the sacrament of Holy Orders.
The Gospel Coalition's Foundation Documents describe complementarianism as the belief that men and women are interchangeable and have identical roles.
Answer: False
The Gospel Coalition's Foundation Documents explicitly state that complementarianism views men and women as complementary, not interchangeable, with distinctive roles that mirror the relationship between Christ and the church.
The Catholic Church explicitly uses the term 'complementarianism' to describe its stance on gender roles.
Answer: False
The Catholic Church, while advocating for similar principles of distinct yet complementary gender roles, does not explicitly use the term 'complementarianism' in its official social doctrine.
The term 'complementarianism' was first introduced in the early 1990s by a group of theologians at a seminary conference.
Answer: False
The term 'complementarianism' was first introduced in 1988 by the founders of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW), not in the early 1990s by a seminary group.
The Southern Baptist Convention's Baptist Faith and Message (2000) affirms that husband and wife are of equal worth before God.
Answer: True
The Baptist Faith and Message (2000) of the Southern Baptist Convention explicitly states that both husband and wife are of equal worth before God, being created in His image.
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is an example of a denomination that generally supports gender complementarity.
Answer: True
The Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) is listed as one of the conservative Protestant denominations that generally supports some form of gender complementarity.
Denny Burk is the current president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW).
Answer: True
Denny Burk is identified as the current president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW), a leading organization promoting complementarian views.
The *Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood* is a monthly publication produced by Christians for Biblical Equality.
Answer: False
The *Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood* is a semi-annual academic journal published by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW), not by Christians for Biblical Equality.
The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) was founded in 1988 to promote the egalitarian view of gender issues.
Answer: False
The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) was founded in 1988 specifically to promote the *complementarian* view of gender issues, not the egalitarian view.
When was the term 'complementarianism' first introduced and by whom?
Answer: 1988 by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW)
The term 'complementarianism' was coined in 1988 by the founders of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) to articulate their theological position.
The Southern Baptist Convention's Baptist Faith and Message (2000) states that a husband is to love his wife as Christ loved the church and has the God-given responsibility to:
Answer: Provide, protect, and lead his family.
The Baptist Faith and Message (2000) outlines the husband's God-given responsibility to provide for, protect, and lead his family, mirroring Christ's love for the church.
Which of the following Christian denominations is NOT listed as generally supporting some form of gender complementarity?
Answer: United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is not listed among the denominations that generally support gender complementarity; rather, it has historically been more inclusive regarding women in ministry.
Who is the current president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW)?
Answer: Denny Burk
Denny Burk is identified as the current president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW).
What is the name of the semi-annual academic journal published by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW)?
Answer: *Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood*
The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) publishes the *Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood* as its semi-annual academic journal.
According to The Gospel Coalition, what do the distinctive roles of men and women in complementarianism mirror?
Answer: The loving relationship between Christ and the church.
The Gospel Coalition's Foundation Documents state that the distinctive roles of men and women in complementarianism are meant to mirror the loving relationship between Christ and the church.
What is the primary function of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW)?
Answer: To advocate for the complementarian view of gender issues.
The CBMW's primary function is to serve as a leading evangelical Christian organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for the complementarian view of gender issues.
What does the Catholic Church affirm regarding the dignity of men and women?
Answer: God grants men and women equal personal dignity.
The Catholic Church's Catechism affirms that God bestows equal personal dignity upon both men and women.
'New feminism' is a movement that asserts the superiority of one gender over the other.
Answer: False
'New feminism' emphasizes an integral complementarity between men and women, focusing on distinct yet equally valuable contributions, rather than asserting the superiority of one gender.
'Difference feminism' aligns with complementarian concepts by emphasizing that men and women are ontologically distinct.
Answer: True
'Difference feminism' posits that men and women are ontologically distinct versions of the human being, a concept that aligns with complementarian ideas of inherent gender differences.
Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) criticizes complementarianism for directly addressing whether gender differences justify inequitable roles.
Answer: False
Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) criticizes complementarianism for *sidestepping* the question of whether gender differences genuinely justify inequitable roles, rights, and opportunities, rather than directly addressing it.
Mimi Haddad, President of CBE, argues that patriarchy, which she links to complementarianism, is an injustice that must be overcome.
Answer: True
Mimi Haddad, President of CBE, explicitly links patriarchy to complementarianism and argues that it is an injustice that leads to negative societal outcomes and must be overcome.
A 2018 study by Jensen et al. found that hierarchy in relationships was negatively correlated with the acceptance of beliefs that facilitate abuse.
Answer: False
A 2018 study by Jensen et al. found a *positive* correlation between hierarchy in relationships, using gender complementarianism as an indicator, and the acceptance of beliefs that facilitate abuse, not a negative correlation.
Hannah Paasch, a founder of the #ChurchToo movement, suggests that complementarianism contributes to 'rape culture' in certain aspects of American Christianity.
Answer: True
Hannah Paasch, a founder of the #ChurchToo movement, is cited as suggesting that complementarianism contributes to 'rape culture' in certain aspects of American Christianity by fostering power imbalances.
John Piper, a complementarian theologian, argues that protective male leadership within complementarianism helps safeguard women from sexual abuse.
Answer: True
John Piper, a prominent complementarian theologian, argues that the biblical mandate for protective male leadership within complementarianism inherently precludes and forbids abuse, thereby safeguarding women.
What is 'New feminism' primarily characterized by?
Answer: Emphasizing an integral complementarity between men and women, focusing on distinct yet equally valuable contributions.
'New feminism' is characterized by its emphasis on the integral complementarity of men and women, highlighting their distinct but equally valuable contributions, rather than asserting superiority.
How does 'Difference feminism' align with complementarian concepts?
Answer: It posits that men and women are ontologically different versions of the human being.
'Difference feminism' aligns with complementarian concepts by asserting that men and women are ontologically distinct versions of the human being, emphasizing inherent differences in nature.
What is the main criticism leveled against complementarianism by Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE)?
Answer: It sidesteps the question of whether gender differences genuinely justify inequitable roles, rights, and opportunities.
Christians for Biblical Equality (CBE) criticizes complementarianism for failing to adequately address whether inherent gender differences truly warrant the prescribed inequitable roles, rights, and opportunities.
Mimi Haddad, President of CBE, compares the division among Christians over patriarchy to historical divisions over what issue?
Answer: Slavery
Mimi Haddad draws a parallel between the contemporary Christian division over patriarchy and historical divisions over slavery, highlighting the profound implications for human dignity and justice.
A 2018 study by Jensen et al. found a positive correlation between hierarchy in relationships (using gender complementarianism as an indicator) and what?
Answer: Acceptance of beliefs that facilitate abuse.
The 2018 study by Jensen et al. found a positive correlation between hierarchical relationship structures, exemplified by gender complementarianism, and the acceptance of beliefs that can facilitate abuse.
How do critics like Hannah Paasch argue that complementarianism can facilitate domestic abuse?
Answer: By promoting a power imbalance that can be misused to uphold abuse and diminish women's accountability for male abusers.
Critics argue that complementarianism, by promoting a power imbalance, can be misused to perpetuate abuse and reduce women's ability to hold male abusers accountable, contributing to a 'rape culture' in some contexts.
How do supporters of complementarianism, such as John Piper, counter the claims that it facilitates domestic abuse?
Answer: They suggest that the biblical mandate for good male leadership inherently precludes and forbids abuse.
Supporters like John Piper argue that the biblical mandate for benevolent and protective male leadership within complementarianism inherently prohibits and condemns abuse, thereby safeguarding women.
What did Mimi Haddad link to negative societal outcomes such as missing girls, poverty, and abuse?
Answer: Patriarchy, which she links to complementarianism.
Mimi Haddad, President of CBE, links patriarchy, which she associates with complementarianism, to negative societal outcomes including missing girls, poverty, and abuse.
What is the primary focus of 'New feminism' in relation to gender?
Answer: To emphasize the integral complementarity and equally valuable contributions of men and women.
The primary focus of 'New feminism' is to highlight the integral complementarity between men and women, emphasizing their distinct yet equally valuable contributions to society.
The differentiation of women's roles based on religious beliefs is a phenomenon exclusive to Western Christian culture.
Answer: False
The differentiation of women's roles based on religious beliefs is not exclusive to Western Christian culture; other religions and cultural traditions globally also exhibit diverse views on gender roles.
In Rabbinic Judaism, the Reform Jewish movement is entirely egalitarian regarding gender relations.
Answer: True
The Reform Jewish movement within Rabbinic Judaism is indeed described as entirely egalitarian concerning gender relations, contrasting with more complementarian views found in Orthodox communities.
The Baháʼí Faith teaches that true equality between men and women requires the complete elimination of any functional differences.
Answer: False
The Baháʼí Faith teaches that equality does not negate functional differences between men and women but affirms their complementary roles, using the metaphor of two wings of humanity that must be equivalent in strength.
The Baháʼí Faith uses the metaphor of humanity having two wings, male and female, which must be equivalent in strength for humanity to achieve extraordinary attainment.
Answer: True
The Baháʼí Faith indeed employs the metaphor of humanity having two wings, male and female, emphasizing that both must be equivalent in strength for humanity to achieve its full potential and extraordinary attainment.
In Rabbinic Judaism, complementarianism is predominantly found within the Reform Jewish movement.
Answer: False
In Rabbinic Judaism, complementarianism is more prevalent in Orthodox Jewish communities, while the Reform Jewish movement is entirely egalitarian.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the differentiation of women's roles based on religious beliefs?
Answer: It is not exclusive to Christianity or Western culture, as other religions also exhibit varying views.
The differentiation of women's roles based on religious beliefs is a widespread phenomenon found across various religions and cultures globally, not solely within Western Christianity.
In Rabbinic Judaism, which movement is described as entirely egalitarian?
Answer: The Reform Jewish movement
Within Rabbinic Judaism, the Reform Jewish movement is characterized as entirely egalitarian in its approach to gender relations.
How does the Baháʼí Faith view the relationship between equality and functional differences between men and women?
Answer: Equality does not negate functional differences but affirms complementary roles.
The Baháʼí Faith teaches that equality between men and women does not necessitate the elimination of functional differences but rather affirms their complementary roles, which are equally valuable.