Originally posted by @suzianneIf you make excuses for it, I suppose you can rationalize it away.
No, they're not.
Why do you get almost everything wrong about Christianity?
In a family, who is the head? Gender neutral or is the make always the head of the family if one follows Biblical instruction?
Did Jesus choose a female disciple or an all male club?
Originally posted by @eladarI don't see how this is being sexist in that culture and period.
Jesus had the freedom to choose anyone to be his disciples. He filled 12 positions with all men.
Jesus was willing to speak out against cultural norms multiple times, but still he only chose men to be his disciples.
Originally posted by @velnsSo you believe that Jesus was restrained by culture. Was Jesus similarly restrained by culture when he said that eating foods can't make one unclean? Was he restrained by culture when he told the crowd that the one without sin should throw the stone at the adultress?
I don't see how this is being sexist in that culture and period.
Originally posted by @eladarYou seem to be mistaken. Jesus did not defy all cultural and social norms, in fact in many cases he fully complied, tax for example. He said "render into Caesar that which is Caesar's". He dressed normally, attended the Jewish religious services, and related everything he taught to the old convenant (before crucifixion). Jesus treated women with the upmost of respect and honour.
So you believe that Jesus was restrained by culture. Was Jesus similarly restrained by culture when he said that eating foods can't make one unclean? Was he restrained by culture when he told the crowd that the one without sin should throw the stone at the adultress?
Originally posted by @velnsI did not say he defied all cultural norms. I claimed that Jesus was not constrained by cultural norms. Jesus always acted perfectly. If it required going against cultural norms, Jesus would do it without hesitation.
You seem to be mistaken. Jesus did not defy all cultural and social norms, in fact in many cases he fully complied, tax for example. He said "render into Caesar that which is Caesar's". He dressed normally, attended the Jewish religious services, and related everything he taught to the old convenant (before crucifixion). Jesus treated women with the upmost of respect and honour.
Evidently being a sexist and being perfect go hand in hand.
Originally posted by @eladarWhatever it takes to make you feel comfortable with your sexism.
I did not say he defied all cultural norms. I claimed that Jesus was not constrained by cultural norms. Jesus always acted perfectly. If it required going against cultural norms, Jesus would do it without hesitation.
Evidently being a sexist and being perfect go hand in hand.
Originally posted by @velnsYou can feel good about ignoring the Bible, rationalizing acceptance of modern cultural norms over God's truth.
Whatever it takes to make you feel comfortable with your sexism.
How about Paul's instruction for male only Pastors? Was there a Biblical reason given or was it simply cultural norms?
Originally posted by @eladarI'm of the opinion that most who call themselves Christian wants to be like Jesus, but you it
Jesus had the freedom to choose anyone to be his disciples. He filled 12 positions with all men.
Jesus was willing to speak out against cultural norms multiple times, but still he only chose men to be his disciples.
seems wants to mold Jesus to be like you.
Originally posted by @kellyjayTell me, did Jesus choose a female disciple? Did he choose a single one?
I'm of the opinion that most who call themselves Christian wants to be like Jesus, but you it
seems wants to mold Jesus to be like you.
What of the instruction that only Men can be pastors?
What of the instruction that Men are to be the head of a Christian home and the wife is to submit to her husband?