After graduating and entering my first years as Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) staff, I found myself sharing with the men on my staff team that I had a “conviction” about women not initiating and therefore would never call them on the phone and would only return calls – even ministry-related business calls. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘hierarchy’
A Surprising Confucian Tribute to Friendship
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Confucianism, friendship, hierarchy, relationships on April 24, 2012| 3 Comments »
Friendship, the fifth Confucian relationship, is often overlooked, placed behind and beneath the more ‘important’ relationships of Ruler-Subject, Father-Son, Husband-Wife, Older brother-Younger brother. These are all hierarchical, role-based, rigid relationships in Asian culture and society. (more…)