The challenge to power for Christians today
I can explain the role of women in the church today.
The challenge to power for Christians today
I can explain the role of women in the church today.
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Key learning points
- The role of women in churches today is changing as women have more positions of power.
- In some churches women can become priests.
- The Church of England ordained women as priests in 1992.
- There are different opinions about whether women can become priests in different denominations.
- Christians are inspired by Jesus' parables and stories to put their faith into action.
Keywords
Asylum - a place of safety
Challenge - refers to something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination
Ordained - being officially recognised as a religious leader
Priest - a person who has the authority to lead a community and perform religious ceremonies
Common misconception
All Christians have the same view about the role of women in the church.
There is diversity of opinion across different Christian denominations. Even within denominations there are different perspectives.
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Assessment exit quiz
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a place of safety
when something new requires great effort and determination
being officially recognised as a religious leader
a person who has the authority to lead a community