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Originally posted by kirksey957It's fine by me. What difference can some hormones make in this case? I still wouldn't go to church though ...
We tend to dwell on several themes when it comes to religion on the debate forums. One issue that I do not believe we have discussed is whether or not it is appropiate to have female clergy. For some of you this may seem like a strange issue in a time of equal rights and female empowerment, but for many it is a big issue. I have started this thread with the encouragement of Nyxie who always has provocative ideas.
Originally posted by kirksey957Well, I think the viability of female clergy depends upon your brand of theological premise. If you are a literalist, or atleast a general literalist, then generally female clergy is right out of the question.
We tend to dwell on several themes when it comes to religion on the debate forums. One issue that I do not believe we have discussed is whether or not it is appropiate to have female clergy. For some of you this may seem like a strange issue in a time of equal rights and female empowerment, but for many it is a big issue. I have started this thread with the encouragement of Nyxie who always has provocative ideas.
Originally posted by OmnislashSince you are in the know, could you explain to me why the scripture forbids female ordainment?
Well, I think the viability of female clergy depends upon your brand of theological premise. If you are a literalist, or atleast a general literalist, then generally female clergy is right out of the question.
If you are less literal, but believe in the scriptures, then it is permissable, though highly argueable.
If you are a scripture believing per ...[text shortened]... eligions are fairly clear in this respect.
Best Regards,
Omnislash
Originally posted by DarfiusYou actually make a good point (with the exception of your household pets preaching the gospel). The Bible commands all to spread the word, so why are Men the only ones permitted to be ordained? Would you know the contents of the scripture that Omni was talking about?
We're all commanded to spread the word. Male, female, cat, dog. If someone is saved because of a woman's preaching, they'll rejoice as loudly in heaven as if it were by a man.
Originally posted by darvlayTo be honest, I am not properly qualified to make the arguement that females should not be clergy. Quite frankly, I would not want to.
Since you are in the know, could you explain to me why the scripture forbids female ordainment?
Originally posted by DarfiusThe general assertion, as I understand it, is not that women should not preach, but rather that they should not be preachers in the literal sense ("spiritual leaders in Gods house ((i.e.church)) administering the sacraments, etc."😉.
We're all commanded to spread the word. Male, female, cat, dog. If someone is saved because of a woman's preaching, they'll rejoice as loudly in heaven as if it were by a man.