We briefly met in Montreal many years ago. You were teaching at Sembeq and I had a bootable.
I believe that feminism is making inroads in Baptist churches. Women began voting after WWI in the political sphere. My first question il when did Baptist women begin voting in our churches? Or have they always voted?
In some denominations nem and women set desperately. I believe this was the case in Baptist churches. The second question is: When did this change and why?
If there is a book on the subject would you refer it?
I discovered your substack through André Pinard a brother. I have known for over forty years.
Thanks for commenting. Baptist women voting in church life goes back to the 17th and 18th centuries, though not all Baptist churches allowed women to vote. Allowing women to vote then is not evidence of secular feminism. Re seating I have never seen any mention of men and women seated separately in classic Baptist texts from the 17th and 18th centuries. Separate seating might have taken place in continental Mennonite churches but never as far as I know in Baptist history. I know of no study on this. That is not surprising as there would be little to nothing to say about it regarding Baptists :)
I hope this helps. Hellos to brother Pinard. Michael.
Hello Michael,
Really appreciate your answer. Little late late to say Thank you.
Blessings,
Hello Dr Haykin,
We briefly met in Montreal many years ago. You were teaching at Sembeq and I had a bootable.
I believe that feminism is making inroads in Baptist churches. Women began voting after WWI in the political sphere. My first question il when did Baptist women begin voting in our churches? Or have they always voted?
In some denominations nem and women set desperately. I believe this was the case in Baptist churches. The second question is: When did this change and why?
If there is a book on the subject would you refer it?
I discovered your substack through André Pinard a brother. I have known for over forty years.
Blessings,
Dear Steve:
Thanks for commenting. Baptist women voting in church life goes back to the 17th and 18th centuries, though not all Baptist churches allowed women to vote. Allowing women to vote then is not evidence of secular feminism. Re seating I have never seen any mention of men and women seated separately in classic Baptist texts from the 17th and 18th centuries. Separate seating might have taken place in continental Mennonite churches but never as far as I know in Baptist history. I know of no study on this. That is not surprising as there would be little to nothing to say about it regarding Baptists :)
I hope this helps. Hellos to brother Pinard. Michael.