2007-02-20 03:47:11 · 10 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
American Heritage Dictionary
Gender (2nd definition): Sexual identity, especially in relation to society or culture.
2007-02-20 03:56:57 · update #1
Well, if one's religion outlines specific roles and behavior for each gender, one may either acquiese, or grow discontent and re-examine their beliefs. If a religion specifies that one gender is inferior to the other, you have oppression in spiritual life which kills growth and fulfillment. This can lead to picking and chosing what to believe, or it can lead to leaving the faith altogether.
Religions or spiritual philosophies that don't dictate what each gender must do, and treat all as human beings, allow for more balance and I think, better spiritual health and stability.
2007-02-20 04:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most cultures it is understood that women are more in tune spiritually, and require less study to achieve peace and understanding about their purpose in life.
personally, i think that is more easily seen among adults. children seem to be equally spiritual, spiritual meaning not knowledge of their parent's belief system, but a natural acceptance of the universe as being magical and important.
perhaps gender just affects how much of that childlike quality is lost due to societal gender roles.
2007-02-20 03:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by mommynow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gender in and of itself probably has little impact on spirituality.
I would be willing to bet that personality type does impact spirituality though.
2007-02-20 03:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should teach us humility and obedience being accepting of however God made us and living up to the best of that standard.
2007-02-20 03:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gender is a grammatical term referring to nouns, adjectives and adverbs.
I think you're asking about sex.
2007-02-20 03:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some religions look more favorably on one sex than the other.
2007-02-20 04:02:23 · answer #6 · answered by silverleaf90210 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what sense?
Men and women have different roles.
2007-02-20 03:49:27 · answer #7 · answered by Christian93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it dosent.live the way you should. what ever youre background is look up on it. it will tell you what is expected of you.
2007-02-20 03:51:47 · answer #8 · answered by shannon y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men are geared more towards leadership........
Women are geared for nurturing and caring.....and yes....teaching too.
2007-02-20 03:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it shouldnt.
2007-02-20 03:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by Dhpo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋