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Ms. Magazine

Filed under: Feminism, Gender Equality, Publications — Guest at 6:14 am on Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Apparently we been noticed by Ms. Magazine, even if only for marketing purposes. I received the following email.

The new issue of Ms. is on newsstands today (April 24), full of its usual galvanizing coverage of the feminist movement. We thought some of the stories might make for interesting posts on The Scroll or Christian Egalitarians, particularly Ani’s recent work to revitalize Buffalo, Geena Davis’ campaign to get female characters into G-rated movies, and our cover story–on the women garment workers who are the real victims of the Jack Abramoff scandal. In addition, gender and language expert Deborah Tannen explained to Ms. why her new New York Times bestseller, “You’re Wearing That? Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation,” is a feminist book. [from] Jessica

Anyone read this mag regularly?

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Comment by codepoke

April 26, 2006 @ 9:52 am

I keep forgetting to subscribe ;-)

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Comment by Lori

April 27, 2006 @ 8:01 am

I don’t read it, but I know about it. When I was at university, I worked for a radical feminist professor. Ms. Magazine was founded by Gloria Steinem and is the voice of radical feminism. To be honest, I wouldn’t associate with them if I were CBE. The anti-egal side already thinks y’all are too “radical” and “liberal.” If word got out about this, it would just give the other side more ammunition to smear you and not take you seriously.

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Comment by Administrator

April 27, 2006 @ 8:51 am

You’re right, Lori. Ms. Magazine and, more importantly, the often negative view of Christianity portrayed in secular feminist publications, certainly are not what we believe CBE should uphold. CBE is sometimes accused of being too “radical” or “liberal,” especially to keep fellowship within evangelical Christianity. While we do understand, at least to some extent, why many women who adhere to secular feminism have become disgruntled with the Church, we instead see the Bible, the very Word of God, and the gospel of Jesus Christ as wholly redemptive (Galatians 3:28)! Equality and justice are biblical, Gospel values, and we pray that in all our interactions, CBE will uphold these truths!

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