“It’s not that complementarianism causes abuse. It’s that complementarian theology, because it privileges male voices over female voices and excludes women from leadership, allows abuse to flourish.”
I would go further than the author and say it IS abusive. Of course, when we use the word abusive, there is almost implied intent, and I do not believe that is the case. Perhaps a better word is harmful. The harm happens on a sliding scale. Not every marriage is exactly the same. But I believe it is harmful for a woman to believe she is subordinate, even if that belief originates with her and not her husband.
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