I'm a guy, but it means something to me...
As the father of daughters, I am very interested in what we in the CoC winkingly refer to as the "role of women." I heard another phrase that I like better, because I think it's more accurate (and indicting) - "what men allow women to do."
There are enough differences just in what Paul told different churches (or in the case of Corinth, perhaps the SAME church) that my position is we cannot take what Paul says on this topic and make it universally applicable. There are enough examples of and references to women in leadership (certainly in public speaking) roles that I must disagree with the "traditional CoC position" on this topic. From that perspective, it pains me to see us in the CoC remain a "boys club" from an up-front-role perspective. It saddens me to think of all we have missed. And it motivates me to be a change-agent (uh-oh!) on behalf of my daughters. (I would say for my wife as well, but she does not want an up-front role.)
I think we need to repent!!!
Yes, I know it will be uncomfortable, even painful for some. But if we need to REPENT, we need to do so NOW. We don't suggest that anyone with a habitual sin, especially a sin that is hurting people, gradually stop. We suggest that they REPENT! It is obvious that it is what must be done. I think we're in that same boat now. For FAR too long we've sinned in this way. Every week that goes by is another brick in some girl's wall against Christ's bride. Not good. I do not wish to divide, but I DO wish to motivate change. May I do so with the love of Christ, for His glory and His purpose.
There are enough differences just in what Paul told different churches (or in the case of Corinth, perhaps the SAME church) that my position is we cannot take what Paul says on this topic and make it universally applicable. There are enough examples of and references to women in leadership (certainly in public speaking) roles that I must disagree with the "traditional CoC position" on this topic. From that perspective, it pains me to see us in the CoC remain a "boys club" from an up-front-role perspective. It saddens me to think of all we have missed. And it motivates me to be a change-agent (uh-oh!) on behalf of my daughters. (I would say for my wife as well, but she does not want an up-front role.)
I think we need to repent!!!
Yes, I know it will be uncomfortable, even painful for some. But if we need to REPENT, we need to do so NOW. We don't suggest that anyone with a habitual sin, especially a sin that is hurting people, gradually stop. We suggest that they REPENT! It is obvious that it is what must be done. I think we're in that same boat now. For FAR too long we've sinned in this way. Every week that goes by is another brick in some girl's wall against Christ's bride. Not good. I do not wish to divide, but I DO wish to motivate change. May I do so with the love of Christ, for His glory and His purpose.
posted by MichaelPolutta at 4:07 PM
1 Comments:
Michael, I know this issue has been on your heart for some time and I pray that you can be a change agent. I've always thought it odd to take the 'safe' route to prohibit certain things when perhaps we've sinned by not allowing all of the body of Christ to use their giftedness, thereby crippling what the body can do. Blessings to you! Jeannie
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