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Give reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today.

      

Give reasons why some Christians are opposed to women leadership in the church today.

  

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gideon
? The woman was the first to fall into sin in the story of Adam and Eve.
? According to the Old Testament teachings, the woman was considered ritually unclean during
her monthly flow.
? Due to African/Jewish cultural influence where women were considered lesser beings.
? Due to the misinterpretation of the second account of the creation story where the woman was
created after man and therefore believed to be inferior/subordinate to man/misinterpretation of
the Bible.
? God is referred to as He (man) and therefore men are held closer to him in comparison to
women.
? Inability of women to carry out duties continuously due to interruptions (e.g.
pregnancy/childbirth/marital obligations)
? Inability of women to work under strenuous conditions/circumstances.
? Basing on St. Paul’s teaching where he says that women should be silent in church. (1 cor
14:34-36)
? The argument is based on the choosing of twelve apostle by Jesus Christ who were men.
? Basing on Pauline teaching about the appointment of the Bishops/ deacons in the early church.
gideon1 answered the question on September 25, 2017 at 16:25


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