Kazakhophile, preoccupied with theological anthropology, typology, and the deeper Protestant conception, MAR RTS Washington, MTh Union School of Theology
@BeritOlam Baffling that the eschatology of marriage is missing in WCF 24. It’s a mundane treatment of a glorious mystery found in Scripture’s grand finale. If we extract it from that context, we can objectify our neighbor and weaponize the institution. Is coercion ever loving our neighbor?
Zach Garris is now formally accused of "*persistence* in a quarrelsome posture." He advocates the woman's submission, silence in the church, and servitude. His books call us to humble obedience. Perhaps Garris can now teach us through his life what humility should look like.
@the_jack_harper@ZacharyGarris Garris ascribes the woman an idolatrous function, quoting Calvin “ . . . all women are born, that they may acknowledge themselves inferior in consequence of the superiority of the male sex” (99).
This week it emerged that Zachary Garris is being investigated in the PCA Rio Grande presbytery for statements that align with racism. But 4 years ago, he published a 300+ page *book* that demeans and backgrounds 1/2 the church with no repercussions.
The year before "Masculine Christianity," he published "Dabney on Fire." Time line:
2019 "Dabney on Fire," praising Dabney's "razor-sharp logic and thorough understanding of the world around him"
2020 "Masculine Christianity"
2021 ordained in the PCA
2024 investigated for racism
His book hides *nothing.* The book's title refers to Christianity as a masculine religion with the sign of the cross prominently centered. I don't understand.
@patriarchysons From Lane's thoughts, my thought: The model for men is not patriarchy but faithful sonship. Men are called to model worthy *sonship," under the fatherhood of God. Worthless sons will be called to give an account to their *triune* Father in heaven.
@patriarchysons " . . . steps ought to be taken to protect women in abusive relationships to men who are evil. The church must help. Lawful authorities ought to help when needed. The Bible nowhere commands wives (women) passively to endure abuse, oppression, and harm from their husbands (men)."