People of all genders having equal opportunities and rights
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What Biblical evidence is there for gender equality? (3)
Jesus had female followers, Bible teaches not to discriminate, All life is created by God so equal
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What Biblical evidence is there for male authority over women? (3)
Men had authority in Jesus’ time, Original disciples all male, Bible teaches male authority
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Which quote shows gender equality in the Bible? (Galatians 3:27-9)
“nor is there male and female... if you belong to Christ”
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Which quote shows gender inequality in the Bible? (1 Timothy 2:11-2)
“I do not permit a woman to teach […] a man”
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How can women be involved in Catholic and Orthodox churches? (3)
Nuns, Administration, Congregation
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Despite equality, which roles do men and women have according to conservative Christians? (2)
Women - home/family, Men - worship/authority
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How are women involved in liberal denominations (Anglican/Protestant)? (2)
Can be ministers and bishops, Active role in worship/authority
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What evidence is there in Judaism for gender equality? (2)
Everyone is made by God and equal; Equal but different roles in Talmud
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What evidence is there in Judaism for gender inequality? (3)
Not all mitzvot (rules) apply to women; Some duties are done by women; Men had authority in Biblical times
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What is the role of women in worship in Reform/liberal Judaism? (3)
Can be rabbis; Sit together in congregation; Cannot lead all parts, be counted in minyan or judge on Bet Din
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What is the role of women in Orthodox Judaism? (3)
Cannot lead worship, Women have caring/home role, sit separately in worship
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What evidence is there in Islam for gender equality? (3)
Everyone created from same soul, Hadith mentions wives leading prayers, Anyone is able to be a good Muslim
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What evidence is there in Islam for gender inequality? (2)
Imam is traditionally a male role, Men have authority in divorce
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What is the role of women in Islam? (3)
Cannot be imams as would invalidate men‘s prayers, Men and women separated in worship, Sunni women can lead prayers to women/family but stand in congregation
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What Biblical evidence is there for gender equality? (3)
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Jesus had female followers, Bible teaches not to discriminate, All life is created by God so equal
Card 3
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What Biblical evidence is there for male authority over women? (3)
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Card 4
Front
Which quote shows gender equality in the Bible? (Galatians 3:27-9)
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Card 5
Front
Which quote shows gender inequality in the Bible? (1 Timothy 2:11-2)
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