In Genesis 2:25, we read this astonishing statement: “And the man and his wife were both naked, and were not ashamed.” The first man and first woman had no secrets, no desire to hide or manipulate, no shame. They lived in unity, face to face. It’s hard for us to imagine, because we live in … Read more
Because traditional gender norms so obviously restrict women’s freedom, the extent to which norms of masculinity limit men is often overlooked. Jesus’ teachings free men as well as women. Jesus’ statement that men should not treat women as sexual objects (Matt. 5:27-28), addresses concerns about sexuality that play a dominant, and unpleasant, part in men’s … Read more