Sons of Patriarchy Doug Wilson in New Zealand
Mar 27, 2025
A New Zealand-based church member and parent shares her thoughts on Doug Wilson's writings and theology. She reflects on her initial encounters with Wilson, discussing the varied influence of his ideas in New Zealand churches. Key topics include her shifting views on women's roles, critiques of Wilson's public behavior, and troubling allegations related to community responses to abuse. The conversation emphasizes a need for nurturing pastoral care and highlights healthier resources for women, aiming for a more supportive church environment.
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Identity Is Not Spousal Attachment
- The guest argues there's no biblical warrant for women's identity being located in their husbands.
- She believes men and women have equal worth and diverse gifts from God.
Triggered By Dehumanising Excerpts
- Excerpts from Ride Sally Ride deeply disturbed her because they seemed dehumanising toward women.
- She found those passages triggering due to past personal experiences of being harmed.
Gifts Misapplied Through Cruelty
- She sees Doug Wilson as intelligent and gifted but criticises his crass tone and sensationalism.
- She wishes he used his gifts with more gentleness and Christlike grace.
