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Complementarians teach biblical hierarchicalism and patriarchy (admitted to by Denny Burk, Joe Carter, Russell Moore, etc) and that men and women are equal, not in a substantive but spiritual sense. Their “role” language quickly morphs into power language.
Hence, this hierarchy leads to entitlement and power and the requisite submssion of the woman.
There is a correlation between hiearchy and patriarchy and abuse by men of women.
Males feeling entitled is a cultural product and complementarianism is such a culture that leads to such a product. Males who seize that culture’s control are more likely to abuse.
There are many good lines in this post by Scot McKnight, but the one I highlighted above jumps out at me. I get so tired of complementarians claiming they believe men and women are equal. That line perfectly frames the reality of what they are saying.
Has anyone read Giles' book yet?
Complementarianism and the Abusive Male