However, I believe that there is a difference between actual feminism and radical feminism. Actual feminism deals with equal rights, but it is respectful of the differences between men and women. In that way, women were to be respected and not demeaned and objectified, and also to be treated as a weaker vessel (I think that is how the Bible interprets it.) Paul has said that he does not permit women to "teach", not "preach", "teach" or usurp authority over a man, he was not being sexist. Women were playing a great part in the ministries of the New Testament, and even the Old Testament, where for example, Deborah was a Judge, Esther saved her people from destruction, and Ruth was respected for all time for her dignity and her character. Having written all of that, the Bible does not promote the objectification of women and treating women badly. In my view, that is what actual feminism was about.