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[Ichthus07]

What do y'all think about Female pastors? <><

 

[DailyBlessings]

Just as good as male ones, near as I can tell. God calls who he will to the ministry; I think it is silly to question God's judgement in the matter.

 

[intricatic]

I can't see any logical reasons that corroborate with the rest of scripture to deny women pastoral roles.

 

[Shizzle]

Paul said he didnt permit a woman to have authority over a man, but you notice he said "I do not", as to say its not what God said.

 

[NHB_MMA]

Not totally comfortable with it. I probably would not attend a church with a female pastor.

 

[illudium_phosdex]

I am completely uncomfortable with it and will not attend a church with a female pastor.

 

[imind]

Not totally comfortable with it. I probably would not attend a church with a female pastor.

I am completely uncomfortable with it and will not attend a church with a female pastor.

why? btw, i'm all for it, as most scriptural 'condemnations' of it are questionable.

 

[ebia]

What do y'all think about Female pastors? <><

The ones I've encountered so far have been excellent - and definitely called by God.

 

[PinkButterfly]

I think that female priest etc are a postive thing as long as the woman concerned is willing and able to commit fully to the church. This could raise issues for women with children, as in some cases I think it could be difficult for a mother to meet the committments of her children and God's children. I think that women would need to consider carefully if they are able to take on the highly responsible role of being a priest / church elder considering their other committments. I am not in anyway saying that I believe women should stay at home, I am making the point that there is a difference between the role of a priest and their responsibilities in the work place and other jobs. However, if a woman has the support in place to give herself fully to the church, this should be encouraged. The females I have met in leadership position have been excellent. I also think that men / fathers should consider the same issues when becoming priests. I had better stop rambling on now!

Take care.

 

[lilymarie]

I would not attend a church with a female pastor either.

However, female Bible teachers or teachers, sure, but not a pastor.

 

[beehoney]

The ones I've encountered so far have been excellent - and definitely called by God.

Same here.

 

[Sam Gamgee]

I think female pastors are wonderfully effective, if they are filled with the spirit and have the ability to teach God's word.

But, I'd say the same thing about a male pastor.

The ability to preach the gospel has nothing to do with one's reproductive organs.

 

[Celticflower]

Personally, I'd have no problem with a female pastor -- I've known a few and most were very good. But just like wth men, there will be some who are not gifted in that area and think they are.

However--- if a church/denomination has a long standing policy against female pastors and the majority of the congregation is firmly against female pastors then I think they have the right to deny a woman a voice in the pulpit. Since she wouldn't be accept by many it would save her a lot of grief in the long run. And if she should push for it and it becomes a major news story (like the nuns who want to be ordained as priests) I begin to wonder who she is doing it for? Is it truly a calling from God or is it a selfish, human centered thing?

 

[CrystalBrooke]

i would never attend a church with a female pastor, and if i did visit one and female got up to preach i would walk out and leave.

 

[OD3]

What difference does it make having a female pastor??????

 

[ReformedChapin]

What difference does it make having a female pastor??????

You have yet to understand the foundamentalist postion on homosexuality and women.

First, for homosexuality, no one hates them, they just hate the sin and they hate how homosexuals try to go against the word of God and justify their sin by saying "jesus didn't say it so it's not wrong."

Secondly, women; no one hates them or says they aren't equal to men. God just has different plans for their lives according to scripture. Read this article, I'm sure it will be edifiying.

 

[CavFan]

I do not see anything wrong with a female being a pastor. Can't God call them just the same as he calls men?

 

[CrystalBrooke]

edited by me because i quoted someone whose post got deleted.

 

[DailyBlessings]

But God's word said nothing about women not being pastors. Some of the earliest leaders of the church were women.

 

[Maccie]

im not going to just sit there and pretend to like it.

You don't have to sit there and "pretend". But in my book it is courteous to the church you are visiting not to make an exhibition of yourself by getting up and walking out.

What would you hope to achieve? Would you think the church officials or elders wojuld come running after you and say what is the matter? Do you think your action would make that church change its views? Of course not! So why do it?

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Maybe people your age aren't too bothered by good manners. I'm old enough to be your grandmother, and good manners mattered a lot in my day, and still do to my contemporaries.

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