1 Tim 2:11-13\n11A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.\n12I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent.\n13For Adam was formed first, then Eve.\n(NIV)
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Paul often took it on himself to interpted and make rules for the Church in the day. these scriptures come from Paul not God. Seems to me Paul, not Jesus is quoted in the Christian religions all to often. How can we be certain that Paul was not a deciever, one Jesus warned of when He said \n"Take heed lest any man deceive you" Matt. 13:5. Most Christians will not question what in in the "Holy Bible" but have you noticed there is more of Paul than Jesus in the New Testament. Many ancient text are left out of the Bible, but Paul certainly has his say. I serve God not Paul
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Men and women are equal in God's sight in respect to his love for them and in respect to their salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.\n\nBut God created men and women with different roles. Just because a woman becomes a Christian doesn't mean that she isn't called to bear children for example. In the context of marriage the divine order is Jesus is in charge, the man is supposed to follow Him and the woman is supposed to follow her husband as he follows Christ.\n\nThat doesn't make men better than women. It just means that God has ordained different roles for each gender. That's why back in Genesis 2 God said he would make a suitable helper for the man when He created Eve.\n\nIf He had done it the other way around then He would still have had to have an order because God is not the author of confusion.
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It's not, because the story of Adam and Eve is just that...a story.  A story meant to teach that has become twisted and turned around to sickening points.  In fact, it has been twisted so much that in many early religions, women were not allowed to speak in church because of Eve's supposed wrong doings.
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ROMANS Chapter 1\n26 That is why God gave them up to disgraceful sexual appetites, for both their females changed the natural use of themselves into one contrary to nature; 27 and likewise even the males left the natural use of the female and became violently inflamed in their lust toward one another, males with males, working what is obscene and receiving in themselves the full recompense, which was due for their error.\n28 And just as they did not approve of holding God in accurate knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mental state, to do the things not fitting, \n\nHOMOSEXUAL IS WRONG.
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Yes, God said for women to obey thier husbands and to not divorce unless the husband caused you to sin or was unfaithful.\n\nGod Bless You,\nYour Sister in Christ,\nHolly
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In order to do exactly all those things you mentioned: enslave humans, abuse women... bascially to be in control in a male-dominated society.  It's so easy to control people when you say, "this is what God wants!"  People are very submissive in the face of a diety.  You have to remember that the Bible was written in a totally different time and reflects the laws and mores of that culture.  It's not that there aren't some good lessons we can take from the Bible, but people shouldn't take everything so literally!
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Yes, I know, Dear. But, unfortunately, Paul didn't like women at all. He made certain the gospels of the followers of Jesus who were ladies were kept silent. It's been debated whether Paul himself was a misogynist or just gay. I am not being combative, I'm simply repeating what was in one of my religion classes. I see no reason why a Woman shouldn't lead a prayer. It's they who bear the children and cook the food. These are both sacraments in their own rights. God doesn't care about gender. God cares about what actually goes into a prayer and the faith of those praying it.
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LOL.  I love your question.  Thankfully, Christians choose to ignore those laws.  We tend to pick and choose what to follow from the Bible.  And the next time one of them says something like, "I only discount the law of the Hebrews in the Old Testament, but homosexuality is still wrong in the New Testament," (stated so by Paul, not Jesus) mention the women-are-inferior thing in 1 Corinthians 11:3-10.  I don't know many modern churches that force women to wear a veil.  Personally, I follow Jesus ("love your neighbor"), not Paul (writer of 1 Cor).
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The bible only says that Adam and Eve were the first two perfect people living in the garden. It does not say that there were not more living out side the garden that were not so perfect
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Here's both sides of the argument for you.\n\n"Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church” (1 Corinthians 14.34-35, NIV).\n\nThe above verse, and a few other verses from Paul are the scriptures those opposed to women preachers use. Notice, however, that very few churches actually follow the ENTIRE verse which says that women should not even be allowed to speak.\n\nThose who believe women should be allowed to be preachers use the following verse from Acts as a support their argument:\n\nIn the last days it will be, God declares,that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.\n\nIt would also be accurate to translate prophesy as preach. So, according to this passage, God will pour out his spirit on men and women and they will preach.\n\nAlso consider Galatians 3:28\n\nThere is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.\n\nAlso consider the fact that there were 3 women prophets in the Old Testament. I can only remember 2 of them right now, Miram and Deborah.\n\nNot a simple answer is it? You can see what a tough argument it is.\n\nPersonally I believe that Paul's answers reflect the culture of his time. Of of my mentors is a woman minister, as is my wife. I identify with a group of Baptists that supports women in ministry called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.\n\nI've given you some info, so you can make up your own mind.
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Ok, let's start at the very beginning (ie. Genesis). When God created Adam and Eve, He created the 1st marriage. Between 1 man and 1 woman. But due to man's sinfulness, they chose to disobey God and marry multiple wives. God even shows in His Word that there were serious consequences for going against His standard for marriage (ie. the situation between Abraham, Sarah, and the Egyptian handmaiden or how Solomon allowed paganism to enter Israel through his many pagan wives).\nGod always intended for marriage to be between 1 man and 1 woman. That's how He describes Jesus and the Church. Jesus is the groom and the church is His bride. Last time I checked, God didn't mention any other "bride" accept for the church.
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Hello BibleGuy the answer is simple. It is clearly writen. Gen 5:1-2, Gen 1:26-28.  Cain wife was from Adam, not His father, she was not His sister, Adam was the name of those God created in the Begining and called their name Adam, this is not talking about Adam & Eve who where in the Garden. Adam was the Name of those God created and 1 of Them He chose and Place in the Garden, thus showing His way even from the Begining chosing from Mankind (Adam) to guide and lead the others in the way.  Adam was not just One person but many. Not just One color.  If you like to know more contack me at PastorDoulos@yahoo.com
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this is one of the statements that are made out of context. there is one quote in bible that says to woman wear woman dress and men wear men dress. but this quote was made by the Hebrews, into the social context of them. we are not Hebrew neither Jews. We are from a different socio-cultural context. no one in our time will be dressed like the old Hebrew. tell her that and live happy.
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This is a great verse to support my ideas of creation. God's special creation the path that he would bring the Christ through the sons of Adam and Eve are the sons of Gos in that verse. The daughters of men were a natural creation of men that God used to populate the world...   Jim
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Hmmm, I've said the same thing about the sisters.  I've mostly ran into controlling domineering women who don't submit themselves before God.  Neither do they desire to submit themselves to a man.  \nWe are living in the last days and the bible says that people in these times will not endure sound doctrine.\nIt will be harder and harder to find true servants of Christ as we get closer to His return.
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Jacob 2: 27 not any man . . . have save it be one wife. \n\nJacob 2: 30 if I will . . . raise up seed unto me I will command. \n\nD&C 132: 37 Abraham . . . Isaac . . . Jacob did . . . that which they were commanded. \n\nD&C 132: 38 in nothing did they sin save in those things which they received not of me. \n\nSee also Gen. 16: 1-11; Gen. 25: 1; Gen. 29: 28; Gen. 30: 4, 9, 26; Ex. 21: 10; Deut. 17: 15-17; Deut. 21: 15; 2 Sam. 2: 2; 2 Sam. 5: 13; 2 Sam. 12: 7-9; 1 Kgs. 11: 1-4; 2 Chr. 13: 21; 2 Chr. 24: 3; Isa. 4: 1; Ether 10: 5; D&C 132: 52, 61-62; Official Declaration 1. \n\n\nIt never mentions it specifically, except in Jacob 2 where it says no man should have but 1 wife.  This is why there is a rebuke of Joseph Smith by God.  Joseph ignored the revelation and fought against it openly for a while.  After being rebuked, yes he did call about 1% of the Men in Nauvoo to practice this commandment.  And although Joseph was "married" to MANY wives, only 4 were while he was alive (many were "sealed" to him after his death) and of those 4 only two had children by him.  Just thought you might find that fact interesting. That Joseph continually asked the Lord to not ask him to follow this commandment.
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No do not shrug this off but seek the truth without judgeing God I assure you there is a meaning and I as going to give it to you but I will instead give you a seed it is up to you what you do with it. The Romans 9 verse is a repeat of Mal 1 It is used as an example but the Old testament has many examples of this including Cain and Abel. Consider the two  consider also that first was the Jew and later the Gentile remember the scripture that says no greater man born of woman than John the Baptist but the least in heaven is greater than he. Christ was in submission to the father. The church is in submission to Christ.The wife is in submission to her husband. Why? Remember Also Esau and Jacob were twins and Jacob was born with his hand around Esau's ankle