Why do people continue to hold the Bible up as the definitive authority for life if it is rooted in ancient patriarchy and is inherently unfair to women? That’s a valid question. The answer is just as valid, although it may not be what we expect, or what we want to hear.
This coming week, 26 July-1 August 2026 (12-18 Av 5786), the Bible reading plan covers Eikev (Because). 26 Jul Deuteronomy 7:12-8:10 Jeremiah 52:1-34 Philippians
Responsible Unfairness
Share This Post
Why do people continue to hold the Bible up as the definitive authority for life if it is rooted in ancient patriarchy and is inherently unfair to women? That’s a valid question. The answer is just as valid, although it may not be what we expect, or what we want to hear.
Numbers 30:2-36:13; Jeremiah 2:4-28, 3:1-16, 31:31-34; Genesis 2:15-16; Isaiah 28:14-18; Hosea 13:12-14; Ephesians 5:21-33; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
Click here to download a transcript of this podcast: Responsible Unfairness
Music: “Psalm 25,” Exodus Road Band, Heart of the Matter, Exodus Road Records 2016. This song and others by Exodus Road Band are available at https://www.youtube.com/c/ExodusRoadBand/featured.
Picture: Angry mother and daughter. Photo by verkeorg, February 19, 2016, via Flickr.
More To Explore
Identificational Grace
What do we do when God is unfair? Maybe the first question to ask is whether the Creator of everything can be unfair. If the
Weekly Bible Reading For July 26-1 August: Eikev (Because)
This coming week, 26 July-1 August 2026 (12-18 Av 5786), the Bible reading plan covers Eikev (Because). 26 Jul Deuteronomy 7:12-8:10 Jeremiah 52:1-34 Philippians
Site built and maintained by Ensley Tech Solutions LLC.
Keep In Touch