The Spirit of Hagar: Living In an Unfriendly House, 2003

Abstract

The word “revolution” may appear too radical for a discussion oi clergywomen and their call to serve as pastors! Yet, in the socio-political context what can be more violent, war-like, or tyrannical than the oppression and marginalization of women clergy in male-dominated pulpits, churches, and institutions? What can be more violent than the humiliation of being declared unworthy to serve God s people? What is more war-like than having to fight for an appointment to a church for which you are more than qualified, while less qualified males receive choice assignments? What is more tyrannical than having the desire, the gift, and the call to preach the Word, just to be told that in the pulpit, “Women must remain silent?” Nothing is more unjust!

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