'Sexist' row club open to women
A CHRISTIAN student group embroiled in a row over sexism says it will now welcome women speakers at all its events "without exception".
Bristol University Christian Union found itself at the centre of a storm after an e-mail to members which said women could only teach at or address some events if they were married and accompanied by their husbands.
The group was criticised by the university's feminist society, which accused it of having a policy that was "hugely discriminatory, deeply offensive and sexist to women".
Last night the Christian Union's president, Matt Oliver, issued a statement on behalf of the group which said it had never had a formal policy on women's ministry.
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He said: "In recent months, the Executive Committee have been exploring ways in which BUCU can best accommodate members with divergent and strongly held convictions, while expressing our unity as Christian believers.
"In line with our basic position throughout that process, which has not been widely publicised, the Executive Committee now wish to make clear that we will extend speaker invitations to both women and men, to all BUCU events, without exception. BUCU is utterly committed to reflecting the core biblical truth of the fundamental equality of women and men."
Comments
by Sheppy_Ribeye
Thursday, December 06 2012, 9:02PM
“Right-wing Christianity/The Taliban?
Anyone know what the difference is?!?
Perhaps these exclusive religious cults should all go off and live somewhere together. Somewhere that their outmoded and under-developed attitudes are more suited to...
...like the 12th century, or failing that, the moon.”
by vrtsl36g
Thursday, December 06 2012, 5:07PM
“I think women would be better off boycotting such an anachronistic organisation whose true feelings regarding equality are pretty clear. It'll also free up a bit more time for the cooking and cleaning.”
by geoffone1
Thursday, December 06 2012, 3:29PM
“@Katchua
The Bristol University Christian Union is not a "men society" as you incorrectly state.”
by katachua
Thursday, December 06 2012, 3:07PM
“Good. Now will all the women's societies admit men?”
by moanygit
Thursday, December 06 2012, 2:00PM
“"the core biblical truth of the fundamental equality of women and men."
b****cks.”
by moanygit
Thursday, December 06 2012, 1:59PM
“"the core biblical truth of the fundamental equality of women and men."
********.”
by GoveKnows
Thursday, December 06 2012, 10:29AM
“I think they missed out the word "grudgingly".”