Cheryl Schatz

Mark,
I also believe that many if not most complementarians hold to their belief because they do think that it is the view of Scripture. These kinds of complementarians can be engaged in conversation and we can give them our view to show how we are convinced that God has given women freedom in their gifts without gender, culture or social standing restrictions.

However there are others who have written about their viewpoint while distorting the facts about the opposition. While we cannot judge their heart and say why they have done this, we should point out the misstatements. When they are aware of what they are doing and still continue, it is a serious issue. It is a godly thing to point out these errors. I do ask for respect for both sides on my blog. I don’t strictly reinforce it because I don’t want to be guilty of holding people back especially in their own pain. But I do very much want respect given to each and every complementarian who comes here and who does not come to attack. I think that comps who can brave any egalitarian “camp” should hold our deep respect.