From Mary Lee Shade:
Mary Cassian wrote this article on why the new NIV is “bad for women,” and how it should not be changed. Below, are her points that have helped me define why I feel the way I do. I thought it would be interesting to get the feedback from others in SixTen and get a little dialogue going. Thoughts?
1. It obscures the profound symbolism of gender
2. It exalts gender above that to which it points
3. It diminishes the unique beauty of womanhood
4. It is less inclusive of women
5. It demeans women
6. It patronizes women
7. It calls God’s attitude toward women into question
8. It calls God’s wisdom into question
9. It encourages further changes to Scripture
10. It leads women away from truth
Read the rest of the article for the reasons supporting these points.
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Thanks so much for this! I am so thankful for Mary Kassian – the Lord is using her mightily on the gender issue especially! I think it is so interesting to ponder that some people think they are liberating women when they are actually oppressing them – a point Kassian makes so clearly in this article! Pray for Mary Kassian as the Lord uses her to bring more light into this issue. Thank you again Mary Lee! Love Kim