"Women are not allowed to become clergy in many conservative religious groups. Is it hypocritical to think that a woman can lead a nation and not a congregation?" HT to E.Keaton
Oh wow....I can still (clearly) recall a "discussion" (for lack of a better word) that I had with an Episcopalian priest, about "women in the priesthood"...it was interesting, fiery, and fast-paced. It came down to the question of "tradition" - and the "ability" of the Holy Spirit to speak thru, to move thru a woman, as opposed to a man. Neither of us ever budged on our viewpoints...but he continued to allow me to teach the high school sunday school classes, nonetheless. :)
kristin, i could relate to your posting - my question would have been why the HS could not move thru a woman as opposed to a man? women are more powerful then the HS? why would God create women in God's image and then not be able to speak thru us? hmmmm..
Oh wow....I can still (clearly) recall a "discussion" (for lack of a better word) that I had with an Episcopalian priest, about "women in the priesthood"...it was interesting, fiery, and fast-paced. It came down to the question of "tradition" - and the "ability" of the Holy Spirit to speak thru, to move thru a woman, as opposed to a man. Neither of us ever budged on our viewpoints...but he continued to allow me to teach the high school sunday school classes, nonetheless. :)
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ReplyDeletekristin, i could relate to your posting - my question would have been why the HS could not move thru a woman as opposed to a man? women are more powerful then the HS? why would God create women in God's image and then not be able to speak thru us? hmmmm..
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