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We have female bishops in the ELCA.Could a woman be a bishop or a cardinal?
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We have female bishops in the ELCA.Could a woman be a bishop or a cardinal?
It does, but that verse means something entirely different from what we have been talking about here.You don't become a priest because you do something, in fact the Bible tells us we are all priests (1 Peter 2), including women.
We have female bishops in the ELCA.
In some Anglican churches; not in others, unless you are referring only to the Church of England and not the Anglican churches in all the other countries of the world.There are also female bishops in the Anglican church
It does, but that verse means something entirely different from what we have been talking about here.
To say we are all a royal priesthood does not mean any member of the congregation has the credentials to run the service, administer the sacraments, or most of what else a pastor does. And that's very clearly laid out in the New Testament.
In some Anglican churches; not in others, unless you are referring only to the Church of England and not the Anglican churches in all the other countries of the world.
But in any case, saying something like that doesn't do anything to address the question of whether all should or none should.
Yes, by one sense of the word; but this unusual term (priesthood of all believers) is unlikely to mean that we are all priests doing everything that priests did or do.Where? A royal priesthood is just that: a priesthood.
Well, the answer can only be yes or no. Unless, that is, we understand the question to mean "are there any denominations which do ordain women as priests, whether rightly or wrongly?"True; but I was responding to the question about whether or not a woman could be a bishop.
Well, the answer can only be yes or no. Unless, that is, we understand the question to mean "are there any denominations which do ordain women as priests, whether rightly or wrongly?"
Could a woman be a bishop or a cardinal?
Yes, by one sense of the word; but this unusual term (priesthood of all believers) is unlikely to mean that we are all priests doing everything that priests did or do.
And as I mentioned, if that WERE the meaning, it would make no sense then to have the same New Testament listing for us the very specific qualifications that a person needs to meet before being called by the church to the order of deacons or presbyters/bishops.
Plus, even those Protestant denominations which think that the term is to be understood more generally, do not think it means every member is a pastor, etc.
I agree, the issue is in the use of the word 'priest' instead of pastor/overseer or whatever term is used for leadership.It does, but that verse means something entirely different from what we have been talking about here.
To say we are all a royal priesthood does not mean any member of the congregation has the credentials to run the service, administer the sacraments, or most of what else a pastor does. And that's very clearly laid out in the New Testament.
Well, it's also about the particular meaning of the word priest when used in that verse. It does not refer to an ordained presbyter AKA priest or elder or bishop or cleric of any order. Not in that verse which refers to the 'priesthood of all believers.'I agree, the issue is in the use of the word 'priest' instead of pastor/overseer or whatever term is used for leadership.
The world needs women priests
to help women in poor countries get an education and jobs...
Does the world need women priests?
According to the Catholic Church only a male priest can represent Jesus at the Last Supper during Holy Communion.
A woman priest could still hear confessions, anoint the sick, or preform weddings.
Could a woman be a bishop or a cardinal?
In 2012 the discovery of a small fragment of a previosly unknown gospel was announced. It has been named the “Gospel of Jesus' Wife.” A partial sentence on this fragment has Jesus say "Jesus said to them, 'my wife' …." The fragment written in the Coptic language of Egypt is thought to be a translation of a Greek text from the second century.
? Then what's the argument here all about? Some denominations have women bishops. Yes, we all know that.
It does, but that verse means something entirely different from what we have been talking about here.
To say we are all a royal priesthood does not mean any member of the congregation has the credentials to run the service, administer the sacraments, or most of what else a pastor does. And that's very clearly laid out in the New Testament.
Credentials? So some priests are more equal than others? (Channeling George Orwell)
Credentials? So some priests are more equal than others?