Why do they always say "Brethren" which is pertaining to men. Why not occasionally use the word "sistren" which is pertaining to women. It strengthens my views that the bible was written by men with men in mind.
2007-11-20 23:53:49 · 14 answers · asked by soñador 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tiffany M; I don´t entirely disagree with what you´ve written, but women´s role in the context of many parts of the bible depict a subservient role. Surely women have more importance than that. Everything I read must be written by men, no woman would write something derogatory about women.
2007-11-21 00:46:47 · update #1
Yes it is, and its one of the reasons I left my religion. The bible degrades women, and so does the Quran, and torah.
Religions speaks about women as if they are mere possessions. (Im a man by the way). Its chauvenism to say someone should not speak in church (book of Ephasians) cause they are female or that a man can beat his wife if she is disobedient (Quran 4:34). Its sickening in fact. Some of the most horrible abuses against women (raping, and beating, mainly) are allowed and encouraged in both Christianity and Islam (and Judaism).
If I ever have a daughter I will make sure she is raised atheist and raised knowing that she is equal to the men around her.
We are all equal.
2007-11-21 00:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Why would the Bible have to?
If any person has a mind to serve God, follow the Bible and live correctly, they would not be caught up on these frivolous issues. A person with such an inclination (to live rightly) and just a bit of common sense would know that it applies to everyone. There are circumstances in which the Bible addresses things to men and others to women, and the rest of the time, to all people.
Tit 3:9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
2007-11-21 00:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 10:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with using "sistren" is that people would think that you're talking about a water containing structure.
Yes, many religions started as predominately male based and often is very sexist. This is strange as I'd guess that the majority of church regulars are women.
2007-11-21 00:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is! I am glad that you noticed that!
Men need all the female support thay can get!
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Have you ever wondered where Jesus would spend the nights?.... wonder no more... he had A LOT of rich women (not men) serving him.
Luke 8:1-3 NIV) After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. THESE WOMEN WERE HELPING TO SUPPORT THEM OUT OF THEIR OWN MEANS. (no miracles here! or were they?)
Mark 16:40-41 (NIV) Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. In Galilee these women had followed him AND CARED FOR HIS NEEDS. Many other women* (*MANY other women... so Jesus was quite a popular good wine drinking playboy! Let's face it God the Son Jesus Christ was just another human being like any of us except that he knew how to be nice to the girls playing the role of God going around forgiving sins! Hey, who doesn't feel guilty about anything?) who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there
2007-11-21 00:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I guess it depends upon the religion in question. Christianity and Muslim religions do seem to be more male orientated than say the Jewish faith (a rabbi must be married) but there are religions that are more equality based just as I know there is a religion that is very much women centered (Dianic Wicca).
Blessed Be )O(
2007-11-21 00:12:45 · answer #6 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What else would you expect from a 3,000 year old patriarchy? Liberation of women is less than 100 years old, and it's not a coincidence that it parallels the explosion of atheism, democracy and human rights around the world.
2007-11-20 23:59:36 · answer #7 · answered by Belzetot 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No God has no respect or of persons and brethren is referring to all men both gender and gentiles.
2007-11-21 02:38:59 · answer #8 · answered by jennifer.silver70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i belive yes........
just look at all the faily tale's ,the priest's.. and the Prophet's.. there where 1,24,000 prophet's and not a single women,,,,,
what more proof one need's to prove religious book's were written by men......... why would God chose all the priest's only as man and 1,24,000 prophet's as only women......... it just make's no sense......... but people tell US,,, it's God's wish who are we to question it....
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supriesd???
2007-11-21 00:12:35 · answer #9 · answered by Find out How 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please.
Christianity = male dominated.
Islam = male dominated.
Judaism = male dominated.
Buddhism = male dominated.
We've covered several BILLION people right there. (There aren't very many left.)
2007-11-21 00:19:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋