Faith and Feminism REMEDIAL THEOLOGY EP. 1: DALE THINKS WOMEN SHOULDN'T VOTE
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Feb 5, 2026 Two sharp commentators dismantle a viral claim that women should not vote, tracing the Bible passages used to support it. They unpack Greek terms like kephale and azer, examine 1 Corinthians and Ephesians, and challenge household code readings. The conversation flips power narratives by pointing to Jesus' model of servant leadership and calls out the political and hermeneutical inconsistencies behind the argument.
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Dale Partridge's Credibility And Controversies
- Mattie Mae recounts Dale Partridge's history of misogynistic comments and misleading education claims.
- She uses his viral 'leggings' controversy and credential misrepresentation to contextualize his authority problems.
Kephale Means Source, Not Boss
- The Greek word kephale often means "source" or "origin" rather than modern hierarchical "head."
- Reading Paul with ancient creation narratives shows relational connectedness, not automatic male authority.
Head Coverings As Social Signal
- Paul’s discussion of head coverings likely reflects Jewish and Greco-Roman social signals, not timeless gender domination.
- Head coverings signaled marital/status protection and could function as a safety equalizer in house churches.
