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Does Paul Tell Women to Refuse Head Coverings?

Does Paul Tell Women to Refuse Head Coverings?

By Sam A. Andreades May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022 0

A scholar seeks to circumvent the the famous text affirming gender asymmetry by claiming it is just Paul quoting his adversaries. Does the argument hold up?

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The Enigma of Mark Yarhouse

The Enigma of Mark Yarhouse

By Sam A. Andreades May 6, 2022 May 6, 2022 6

This professor of psychology is a conservative Christian who holds to the Bible’s view of gender. He also chairs the APA’s LGBT taskforce committee. Puzzling?

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Is Domestic Abuse Just as Prevalent In the Church?

Is Domestic Abuse Just as Prevalent In the Church?

By Sam A. Andreades April 29, 2022 April 28, 2022 0

Domestic abuse is a reality of our world, for as far back as the Biblical record goes. But are “the statistics the same inside our churches as outside them”?

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Are Women Different from Men? (Part II: What a Woman Is)

Are Women Different from Men? (Part II: What a Woman Is)

By Sam A. Andreades April 22, 2022 April 21, 2022 0

Aren’t men and women different? As the culture yells at us to call women men and men women, don’t we want to keep their essential differences front and center?

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The Daughter of the Great City

The Daughter of the Great City

By Sam A. Andreades April 15, 2022 April 15, 2022 2

I never took for granted that I and my children resided in the greatest city. But it all came crashing down that day when he spoke.

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It IS Hard To Say What A Woman Is

It IS Hard To Say What A Woman Is

By Sam A. Andreades April 8, 2022 April 8, 2022 0

Newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Jackson couldn’t answer, “What is a woman?” But she is not the only one who should have a hard time with that question.

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If Lia Thomas Swam in an Alternate Universe

If Lia Thomas Swam in an Alternate Universe

By Sam A. Andreades April 1, 2022 April 1, 2022 2

The picture of Lia Thomas’ first place award podium is a tragic meme of the opposite of manliness. In an alternate universe, we can imagined a different result.

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Does Paul say, “Act like a man!” to the Corinthians?

Does Paul say, “Act like a man!” to the Corinthians?

By Sam A. Andreades March 25, 2022 March 26, 2022 0

In the English Standard Version (ESV) of 1Corinthians 16, the apostle commands the church to be strong, to stand firm, to “act like a man!” Is that accurate?

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Really Helpful List of Ex-gay, Ex-trans and Gender Celebrating Ministries

Really Helpful List of Ex-gay, Ex-trans and Gender Celebrating Ministries

By Sam A. Andreades March 17, 2022 March 18, 2022 0

Looking for a place that celebrates God-Given Gender? A new ministry list provides a helpful resource, from an unexpected source.

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Neuroplasticity and Change in Sexual Desires

Neuroplasticity and Change in Sexual Desires

By Sam A. Andreades March 11, 2022 March 11, 2022 0

The truth that in Christ people can actually change is fundamental to the Christian message. Neuroscience is catching up with the idea.

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What's a Real Man? What's a True Woman?

Is gender real? Does it matter in relationships? What does God think about it? So many diverse questions on peoples' lips today come down to the same thing: What does gender mean? Is it a construct of society or self-perception? Or is it a gift to foster intimacy and fruitfulness in our relationships?

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This site fosters honest and thoughtful conversation about the pressing issue of gender. I write from a Christian perspective, placing great value on the Bible's wisdom about it. But just understanding the Bible's message on gender is a big job for our time, and so part of what we discuss here. We also take up questions posed by our current culture's sometimes confusing views on women & men, relationships and identity.

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If you are new here, you might want to start with the Big Picture posts, Three Questions... and Want It In A Nutshell?, briefly outlining what I see as the seven main principles of gender.

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The posts consist of commentary on current events, excerpts from my general book, or book on dating, Biblical exegesis, praise for the culture’s gender goodness and ruminations on its errors as I see them. We also welcome guest posts from gender-savvy writers.

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