Gender theory aims to make
everyone the same by eliminating differences, and this is
actually "the problem, not the solution," Pope Francis said
Wednesday.
Gender theory, according to Francis, aims to try to
eliminate sexual differences but that instead may give rise to
frustration and resignation, Francis said in his general
audience in St. Peter's Square.
Therefore, "removing the difference (between women and men)
is the problem, not the solution," the pope added in his
comments before some 25,000 people in the square.
Both men and women alike were created "in the image and
likeness of God," Francis said, urging more "creativity and
boldness" in recognizing "female genius".
"God created man in His own image...male and female, He
created them," so that both man and woman bear the image and
likeness of God - both as individuals and also together, Francis
said in his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square.
The differences between the sexes "is not for opposition or
subordination, but for communion," he added.
The pope also said that the world must apply more
"creativity and boldness" in recognizing "feminine genius".
In this way woman are not only listened to, actually heard
with their voices given weight and authority recognized by
society.
Man and woman are "made to listen to each other", in order
to work together.
The pope said that the voice of women must not only be
heard in the Church and society, but listened to closely and
given weight and authority.
"It is necessary, in fact, that the woman is not only the
most listened to, but that her voice has a real weight, an
authority recognized in society and in the Church," said the
pope.
"We have not yet understood in depth what are the things
that the genius of women can give us, things that women can do
in society," he added.
"This is the path to follow, with creativity and boldness,"
the pope said.
In the Bible, said Francis, Jesus "shines a powerful light
on a long road still to be tread, a road upon which we have only
taken a few steps".
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