The relationship between
Christianity and
feminism is a lot more complicated than any simple story can express. In fact, Christianity gained ground in
ancient Rome because it appealed to
women, especially
widows who had wealth but no social class. At many points in history, women in
religious life had far more influence and opportunity for leadership than anyone else in their societies. At other times, Christian attitudes toward sex and gender did reduce the rights of women in their societies.
There is no black-and-white way to characterize the complex relationship between Christianity and feminism; it's ambiguous and complex.