Is Christianity Patriarchal?

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Most Christians claim to follow the Bible and the example of Jesus. But when you look at the original text — the primary source — that reports how Jesus treated women, you see that Jesus never said a word about men “presiding” over women or “male headship.” In fact the record shows Jesus being radically inclusive of women and treating them as his equals, and the early Christian church was full of women leaders. Join us as we explore the historical shift from Jesus' inclusive approach to the prevailing patriarchy in modern Christian churches. Embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind this transformation and its implications for today's society. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: https://www.youtube.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy – Video Chapters – 0:00 Intro 1:05 Judea & The Hebrew Context 2:06 Gender Norms in Rome 3:11 Jesus's Movement 4:32 Mary Magdalene 6:29 The Early Christian Church 8:04 The Apostle Paul 9:44 Constantine & The Council of Nicaea 11:09 Misogyny 12:43 Summary Podcast Episode with Karen Jo Torjesen on the overlooked history of women as bishops, patrons, and more: https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com/episode-9-when-women-were-priests-with-dr-karen-jo-torjesen/ Sources and further reading from this video: “When Women Were Priests” by Karen Jo Torjesen "The Gospel of Mary Magdalene" by Jean-Yves Leloup "Womanspirit Rising: A Feminist Reader in Religion" by Carol P. Christ and Judith Plaskow National Geographic Article on Mary Magdalene: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/who-was-mary-magdalene Certain art and images featured in this video were generated using Midjourney, a generative AI platform, for educational purposes. We acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of Midjourney to the creation of these visuals. Get access to more details about the Breaking Down Patriarchy Project at https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com/ We made a video about the foundations of patriarchy — check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAqVPlS1Q-s&t=122s&ab_channel=BreakingDownPatriarchy About: Amy McPhie Allebest is a scholar, historian, writer, and independent podcast host. Allebest began the Breaking Down Patriarchy project during her master’s degree at Stanford University in 2020. Her studies there served as the catalyst for the project and podcast. In addition to the project, Allebest is best known for her viral 2016 Medium article titled “Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do.” The Breaking Down Patriarchy project uses essential historical texts to better understand the origins of patriarchy and to deconstruct its unjust effects on our minds, relationships, and communities. The project envisions a world in which all human beings are able to flourish and reach their unique potential. We strive to include as many voices as possible, and our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are also firmly committed to the well-being of boys and men, and we enthusiastically and gratefully enlist the help of our non-female allies in creating an egalitarian world where everyone can thrive. - Where To Find Us - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdownpatriarchy/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BreakingDownPatriarchy Videographer and Editor: Ralph Blair