ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Christian egalitarianism

Okay, so do you know what it means to be equal? It means that you and your friend are treated the same way, and no one is better or worse than the other. Well, Christian egalitarianism is when people believe that both men and women are equal in the eyes of God and should be treated equally in all aspects of life, including in the church and in the home.

Some people used to think that men were more important than women and that they should be in charge of everything. But Christian egalitarians believe that is not fair, and that God made men and women equal. They believe that God wants men and women to work together and help each other.

So when Christian egalitarians go to church, they want to see women being pastors and leaders, just like men. And they want to see men and women sharing responsibilities at home and in other areas of life. They think that everyone has something important to bring to the table, whether they are a man or a woman.

So that's Christian egalitarianism in a nutshell. It's about treating everyone equally and recognizing that both men and women are important and valuable.