NOW opposes the right of churches to differentiate between men and women. Feminism s denial of gender-based roles tramples essential distinctions in Christian doctrine pertaining to the home and the church. Its socialistic view of equality is incompatible with religious freedom. Scriptures teach that men and women have different roles without being fundamentally unequal. Their well-defined roles must be maintained for the orderly function of society and the training of children.
Women are equal to men in several crucial ways.
They are equal in creation. Though Eve was created for Adam, she was created as a partner. She bore God s image as fully as Adam did. Obviously women can sustain a covenant with God. Their function differs, but their salvation is the same.