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“My name is Courtney. I’m an accidental feminist.”
Although many Christians wouldn’t identify themselves as feminists, the reality is that the feminist movement has influenced us all in profound ways. We unconsciously reflect our culture’s ideas related to womanhood rather than what’s found in the Bible.
In this book, Courtney Reissig—a wife, mom, and successful writer—recounts her journey out of “accidental feminism,” offering wise counsel for Christian women related to relationships, body image, and more—drawing from the Bible rather than culture. Whether you’re a committed feminist, a staunch traditionalist, or somewhere in between, this book will help you answer the question, “What does it mean to be a Christian woman?” You’ll discover the joy, purpose and importance that are found in God’s good design.
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- Brand: Reissig, Courtney
- Published on: 2015-05-31
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .46" w x 5.50" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 176 pages
The Accidental Feminist: Restoring Our Delight in God's Good Design, by Courtney Reissig Review ''Courtney Reissig is a true daughter of Sarah. She is wise, discerning, brave, and thoughtful. This book is a needed antidote to the false views of women we so often encounter, and too often absorb, in our culture.'' --Russell D. Moore, President, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission; author, Tempted and Tried
''The Accidental Feminist reminds me of a handbook on womanhood, but not a rule book. Courtney shares the beautiful design of all aspects of women made in the image of God. A perfect read for anyone desiring to gain an understanding of womanhood in the Bible.'' --Trillia Newbell, author, United: Captured by God s Vision for Diversity and Fear and Faith
''Courtney writes as a daughter of third-wave feminism who is calling her sisters to return to God s instructions for how we should live as Christian women in a fallen world. This book unveils what has been lost in our hearts, our relationships, and our churches. It exposes the ''options'' feminism offers as just a set of heavy shackles designed to hold us back from seeking fulfillment in the only place it can really be found--in the hope of the gospel of Christ.'' --Kristie Anyabwile, wife of Thabiti Anyabwile, Assistant Pastor for Church Planting, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; mom of three; discipler of women
''Over the past few decades, we ve unwittingly absorbed popular ideas about womanhood. We ve become feminists without knowing it. Courtney challenges us to wake from the stupor. If you re a young woman, you would do well to read this book and consider whether you, too, have become an accidental feminist.'' --Mary A. Kassian, Professor of Women's Studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild
''Courtney Reissig has written what is sure to become the standard guide to Christian womanhood in a feminist age. Her book is practical, winsome, and full of rich theology. It is particularly strong--and unusual--because the content rests alongside a powerful narrative of personal transformation. Like the Savior it extols, this is a book that is going to strengthen, unsettle, and ultimately bless many readers--and there is nothing accidental about that.'' --Owen Strachan, Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History, Boyce College; President, The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
''Thoughtful and authentic, Courtney Reissig masterfully uncovers the struggles women have in discovering their identity and purpose. She presents a thorough picture of feminism and the confusion it has wrought regarding the roles of women today and the definition of ''equality.'' She reveals the true liberation women can experience as they embrace a biblical view of womanhood. Regardless of age or background, The Accidental Feminist is a book every woman should read!'' --Monica Rose Brennan, Associate Professor and Director of Women s Ministries, Liberty University
''Being female isn t just a category; it s a good gift written in our DNA by a Creator who loves us and is for us. Courtney Reissig affirms this truth from Scripture as well as her own story. Her journey from resisting her design to embracing it with joy is a faithful guide for young Christian women wondering what to make of being female. In a day when male and female are seen as too confining, when it is said that gender is best bent to the whims of our personal expression, Reissig faithfully shows why being made female, in the image of God, is an exceedingly good gift.'' --Candice Watters, Assistant Editor, CMBW.org s Family Channel; co-founder, Boundless.org; co-author, Start Your Family --Review
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“Courtney Reissig is a true daughter of Sarah. She is wise, discerning, brave, and thoughtful. This book is a needed antidote to the false views of women we so often encounter, and too often absorb, in our culture.”—Russell D. Moore, President, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission; author, Onward
“The Accidental Feminist reminds me of a handbook on womanhood, but not a rule book. Courtney shares the beautiful design of all aspects of women made in the image of God. A perfect read for anyone desiring to gain an understanding of womanhood in the Bible.”—Trillia Newbell, author, Enjoy, Fear and Faith, and United
“Courtney writes as a daughter of third-wave feminism who is calling her sisters to return to God’s instructions for how we should live as Christian women in a fallen world. This book unveils what has been lost in our hearts, our relationships, and our churches. It exposes the “options” feminism offers as just a set of heavy shackles designed to hold us back from seeking fulfillment in the only place it can really be found—in the hope of the gospel of Christ.”—Kristie Anyabwile, wife of Thabiti Anyabwile, Pastor, Anacostia River Church, Washington, DC; mom of three; discipler of women
“Over the past few decades, we’ve unwittingly absorbed popular ideas about womanhood. We’ve become feminists without knowing it. Courtney challenges us to wake from the stupor. If you’re a young woman, you would do well to read this book and consider whether you, too, have become an accidental feminist.”—Mary A. Kassian, Professor of Women's Studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild
“Courtney Reissig has written what is sure to become the standard guide to Christian womanhood in a feminist age. Her book is practical, winsome, and full of rich theology. It is particularly strong—and unusual—because the content rests alongside a powerful narrative of personal transformation. Like the Savior it extols, this is a book that is going to strengthen, unsettle, and ultimately bless many readers—and there is nothing accidental about that.”—Owen Strachan, Associate Professor of Christian Theology and Director of the Center for Theological and Cultural Engagement, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; President, The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
“Thoughtful and authentic, Courtney Reissig masterfully uncovers the struggles women have in discovering their identity and purpose. She presents a thorough picture of feminism and the confusion it has wrought regarding the roles of women today and the definition of “equality.” She reveals the true liberation women can experience as they embrace a biblical view of womanhood. Regardless of age or background, The Accidental Feminist is a book every woman should read!”—Monica Rose Brennan, Associate Professor and Director of Women’s Ministries, Liberty University
“Being female isn’t just a category; it’s a good gift written in our DNA by a Creator who loves us and is for us. Courtney Reissig affirms this truth from Scripture as well as her own story. Her journey from resisting her design to embracing it with joy is a faithful guide for young Christian women wondering what to make of being female. In a day when male and female are seen as too confining, when it is said that gender is best bent to the whims of our personal expression, Reissig faithfully shows why being made female, in the image of God, is an exceedingly good gift.”—Candice Watters, cofounder, Boundless.org; author, Get Married: What Women Can Do to Help it Happen
About the Author
Courtney Reissig is a wife, mother, and writer. She has written for the Gospel Coalition, Boundless, and Her.meneutics (the Christianity Today blog for women), where she is a regular contributor. She is also the assistant editor for Karis, a women's blog hosted by the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. She lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. helpful read By meghans I don’t think I ever would have said that I am a feminist. Sure I believed that women should have equal opportunities and treatment as men- but I had never really thought it out to see how far I believed that reasoning should go. Should a woman be president, CEO, serve in the military, or be a pastor? But after reading Courtney Reissig’s “The Accidental Feminist”, I think I would have to conclude that I have bought into and believed many feminist ideologies. And that’s not all bad.I’ll be honest, at first I was a bit confused by the title ‘the accidental feminist’. I wasn’t sure if she was reluctantly a feminist or if it was something she had more stumbled upon. As it turns out, I too am an ‘accidental feminist’, a product of my generation.The first part of the book Reissig lays some ground work about what feminism is, how it started, and explains the current ideologies of third-wave feminism. Feminists originally wanted equal rights for women- the ability to vote and own property. Basically, men were a problem and so they rebelled. Second-wave feminism continued to seek autonomy against men- specifically in the typical perception of the ‘housewife’. Women started seeking equal pay in the work force and gaining rights at work against sexual harassment. The current third-wave feminism has bought into the idea that equality = sameness. Women are encouraged to use their sexuality, power, and freedom to influence men.I’ll be honest, I think feminists have done some really good things for women. Living in a developing country that does not value women and where there voice is half the value of a man’s- I see the benefits of the hard work of decades of women fighting. Women should be allowed to vote. Women should have rights against abuse. Women should be able to use their minds and skills in their field of interest. Women should be able to make decisions without the necessity of a man.The issues get messy when you start talking about religion. What does the Bible say about men and women- their equality and differences? Reissig’s father made a clear and helpful analogy,“He compared the qualifications for elders/pastors to the Old Testament qualifications for priest. Do you remember what those ere? Among other things addressed in the Pentateauch, Moses restricts the role of priest to one tribe- the Levites. So what if a godly, gifted Benjamite boy dreams of becoming a priest? He can’t. God didn’t make him a Levite. God had a plan and a purpose for how we wanted his people to function so he would get the most glory and they would get the most joy. Being created as male or female or Benjamite or Letive is not an occasion for discontent or frustration with God’s design. It’s a chance to be humbled, and to then flourish in how he created you. We get joy when we obey God and function within his intended framework.”Moving to a developing country opened my eyes to see how much I value being an American woman who has the right to choose- to be autonomous. It has also opened my eyes to see the beauty and necessity of community living. This analogy helped me to see that rather then becoming frustrated and angry that I’m not always able to choose for myself- there is beauty and joy to be found in God’s good design. It is for His glory and my good. I am quick to forget that God is holy- I often live my life functionally saying that I know best and my individual desires are most important.After realizing that I too am an accidental feminist that has bought into many of the thinking and ideologies of the third-wave feminist movement, I was encouraged by some of Reissig’s closing comments about how to move forward,“We aren’t turning from feminism because we want to win a battle or prove how right we are. we are turning from feminism because we ultimately want to yield our spirits to the will of the God who created us in his image, for his glory, and with a beautiful and distinct purpose- to display his glory as women.”While I really appreciated this book- on a subject that I knew little about and didn’t realize until after reading that it was a book addressing a very needed topic- there were a few things that I didn’t enjoy. At the end of each chapter Reissig tries to make the content applicable to all women who might be reading her book- singles, married, women with adult children, etc. While I think she did a valiant effort at this, I think she could have benefited from talking with different women in these different stages and getting their perspectives about how third-wave feminism has effected their lives and how they are seeking to live-out a Gospel-centered life. Reissig’s perspective is that of a young mother and this comes thru strong. While she does try to address women with grown children and single women (though it feels like she is talking to college-aged singles), it personally felt a bit trite. I think her content is excellent, but knowing her audience or stating who her intended audience (young mothers) would have made for a more enjoyable read.Overall, I would highly recommend this book to women in the church. Both to better understand how feminism has infiltrated the church and to better walk alongside other women as they explore and understand their roles as women in a feminist society.I received this book for free from Crossway's Beyond the Page program. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. God's Way Is the Better Way By Tim Challies Caitlyn Jenner is on the cover of Vanity Fair. Caitlyn used to be known as Bruce, of course, but now it’s Caitlyn, and Caitlyn has slowly become the face of our culture’s new relationship with gender. Gender, we are told, is merely a social construct, untied from sex and unleashed from masculinity or femininity. The clear demarkations of days gone by have been replaced by endless shades of gray.The Bible describes something very different. The Bible describes masculinity and femininity as being distinct, and it describes both of them as reflecting something unique and important about God himself. Femininity is the subject of Courtney Reissig’s new book The Accidental Feminist: Restoring Our Delight in God’s Good Design.Reissig describes herself as an accidental feminist, someone who became a feminist simply by imbibing the cultural ethos. Even after she became a Christian she continued to filter the world through a feminist lens consistent with her dead-simple definition of feminism: “equality equals sameness.” Feminism teaches that the only way to achieve equality is to eradicate distinctions. And this kind of thinking is as alive within the church as without."Feminist thinking isn’t found only outside the church. It’s within the church. It’s within my thinking. It’s within yours too. … Feminist ideology is not relegated to the brash Gloria Steinem types, or even the female executive with the corner office. Rather, feminism rises up in ordinary women in our congregations, homes, and in the least obvious place, the mirror. Feminism is in the core of our hearts apart from the saving work of the shed blood of Christ, and not simply because we are militant against male authority, but primarily because we are opposed to the greatest authority of all—our Creator."There is a better way—God’s way. In God’s world distinction exists in order to point to eternal truths. “Your gender is not some arbitrary construct of your upbringing, culture, or even your own desires. It is part of who you are.” “When God created male and female in his image, he was telling a very important story about himself, his glory, and what he needs us to understand about him as our Creator. The fact that you were created as a woman has meaning.” Reissig says rightly that “when we get womanhood wrong, we tell a wrong story about Christ’s relationship with his bride. We tell a wrong story about God. We essentially say that God has not really spoken.” And, again, “Womanhood is about God. You were created as a woman to image God to a watching world. When you deny that, or treat it as irrelevant, you are not reflecting the glory of your Creator like you were designed to do.”Through 7 packed (and occasionally wordy) chapters she explores difficult topics like women’s roles in church and home, bodies and beauty, and, of course, the dreaded “s-word”—submission. In every case she looks first to the truth as the Bible describes it, and then works toward helpful and realistic application. Always practical, she extends her application across demographics, from single women to married and from young women to older ones.At the end of it all she proclaims, “We aren’t turning from feminism because we want to win a battle or prove how right we are. We are turning from feminism because ultimately we want to yield our spirits to the will of the God who created us in his image, for his glory, and with a beautiful and distinct purpose—to display his glory as women.” There is no better motive than that.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Affirming women, within their biblical roles By Paul Mastin Courtney Reissig is not a feminist, at least not in the sense that the word is usually used. In The Accidental Feminist: Restoring Our Delight in God's Good Design, she writes as a "feminist in need of recovery." What is she recovering? God's design for women.Reissig holds to the complimentarian view of gender roles, "believing that God created men and women equal, yet different." She contrasts this view with the "bill of goods" that mainstream feminism sold women, "telling women they can have it all, by giving women endless choices" and promising "freedom to have what you want when you want it."Women are life-givers and nurturers. We primarily picture these roles as being played out in the home and family, but Reissig demonstrates that women can fulfill these functions in many ways, not exclusively as wives and mothers. She is careful throughout the book to include single woman and childless women in her exposition.Feminism is one of those terms that can mean a variety of things to different people. To the extent that mainstream, secular teaches "feminism equals sameness" I agree with Reissig that they are wrong. She goes as far as to say "the seeds of feminism are actually an affront to the gospel." Most importantly, while "feminism claims to be the answer for the oppression of women," Reissig writes that "nothing frees women like the gospel of Jesus Christ."Feminists (as commonly understood) won't like Reissig's perspective. Many Christian feminists will take issue as well. Her arguments about the role of women in the church are thoughtful, but ultimately reflect a patriarchy that many Christians are not comfortable with: "From the birth of the church after Christ's resurrection until now, God's intention for the local church has been for godly, qualified men to lead his people through the preaching and teaching of his Word." Some women, as well as men who would like to see women in more leadership roles, won't be satisfied with her consolation that women can serve in other important ways in the church.Ultimately, the important point is that "men and women are equally created in the image of God." They are different, with different roles and functions, but both are valuable and unique. Reissig affirms and encourages women to fulfill their role and express their gifts. I, for one, want to be a man who supports my wife, daughter, and other women in doing so. Isn't that the most basic, most elemental expression of feminism?Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the complimentary electronic review copy!
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