Easter is a reminder to men that for God, men and women are equal. If at all, God will be more supportive of women. If women are not given what is rightfully theirs, the resurrection will remain a secret and mystery, never revealed and never celebrated.
It is fascinating that despite being wiped clean from many stories and narratives in the bible, the women in the resurrection narrative remain intact, refusing to go away. Mary Magdalene and the others survive patriarchy and oppressive systems. There is clear subversiveness of discipleship, leadership and close friends of Jesus. The resurrection of Christ Jesus should prompt us to fight violence against women and sidelining of women from the various levels of ministry in the church. Without that, the resurrection we witness will be myopic and one sided. Christ is risen indeed. Hallelujah.
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