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Abstract: Although nowadays, the role of religion in the world is lowering, Christianity remains one of the dominant and most influential system of beliefs. It is not only a religious conception but also a philosophy that impacts the minds of many, though some of them may not even know about this. The concept touches upon many aspects of life including the role of woman in the family, society, etc. That is why the problem being feminist or non- feminist is worth consideration. First of all it is necessary to mention that modern Christianity is represented by certain people who translate their views to the public and form the religion as a present - day system of values. For example, Catholic bishops officially state "the family is the most important institution in society because education, formation, and care for the human person, especially children, take place more in the family than anywhere else." In this case, Christianity values families more than the will of the individual. Thus, the role in society and the interests of the formers are neglected. This is the contradictory to feminism as it is the ideology of the individual who may not be eager to build a family but can contribute to society in other ways. Another vivid example of how both concepts correlate is the writings of St. Basil the Great. In one of his lectures, he considers the question of what each person will say to the god at the end of his or her way. Discussing the issue thoroughly, the author does not define between men and women; he treats them equally. I believe in this respect, Christianity fits the concept of feminism. On the other hand, when mortal life is concerned, Christian ideologists tend to discriminate against women. For e.g., Tertullian openly tells female how to dress and behave. The same situation may be observed in early Christian works. According to the Acts of Peter, a young girl in the tines of the Apostles had no right to choose a husband or refuse one impressed by the parents.