Egalitarian vs. Complementarian views on marriage

[ImaginaryDay]

Hello! I am proposing a debate on the Egalitarian vs. Complementarian views on marriage. I would take the 'Egalitarian' position - being that Christ is the true 'Head' in marriage, and that mutual submission is commanded in scripture. I would also submit that there is no basis for the 'Complementarian' (hierarchical) view, where the husband is the 'head' (i.e. 'leader') in marriage. My opponent is free to redefine his/her position from the one submitted above for the 'Complementarian' position.

 

[Oafman]

This sounds like it will be a debate where both sides are wrong!

 

[Mudinyeri]

This sounds like it will be a debate where both sides are wrong!

That's true of most debates as most resolutions have three sides - yours, mine and the truth.

@ImaginaryDay I'm considering your proposal, but I am unfamiliar with the operational nature of "formal" debates on this forum. Do we follow standard rules of debate, including time limits, multiple speakers, assertive burden of proof, etc?

 

[Tree of Life]

Hello! I am proposing a debate on the Egalitarian vs. Complementarian views on marriage. I would take the 'Egalitarian' position - being that Christ is the true 'Head' in marriage, and that mutual submission is commanded in scripture. I would also submit that there is no basis for the 'Complementarian' (hierarchical) view, where the husband is the 'head' (i.e. 'leader') in marriage. My opponent is free to redefine his/her position from the one submitted above for the 'Complementarian' position.

I'll take the complementarian view. So long as we're both claiming that our views are exegetical. In other words, I assume this is a debate about Scripture and doctrine?

 

[The Portuguese Baptist]

Hello! I am proposing a debate on the Egalitarian vs. Complementarian views on marriage. I would take the 'Egalitarian' position - being that Christ is the true 'Head' in marriage, and that mutual submission is commanded in scripture. I would also submit that there is no basis for the 'Complementarian' (hierarchical) view, where the husband is the 'head' (i.e. 'leader') in marriage. My opponent is free to redefine his/her position from the one submitted above for the 'Complementarian' position.

I can join and take the Complementarian view. I believe that the husband is the head of the couple and that his wife must submit herself to him — which also, on the other hand, requires that the husband love his wife. However, I would not appreciate calling it ‘hierarchical’ (which sounds too weird), although I do recognise, to some extent, some form of hierarchy.

Meanwhile, though, I see that @Tree of Life has answered as well. Has anything started yet?

I would be willing to do it, but I must depart for vacation of 30 July. Can we do it until then? Perhaps three rounds (as the standard), three days each? Or shall we postpone it until September?

 

[YodaMama]

Hello! I am proposing a debate on the Egalitarian vs. Complementarian views on marriage. I would take the 'Egalitarian' position - being that Christ is the true 'Head' in marriage, and that mutual submission is commanded in scripture. I would also submit that there is no basis for the 'Complementarian' (hierarchical) view, where the husband is the 'head' (i.e. 'leader') in marriage. My opponent is free to redefine his/her position from the one submitted above for the 'Complementarian' position.

Guess we should be "complegalitarian"
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