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Hi katz – It often can seem that there are only two opposing poles at work here, especially when it comes to difficult sections of scripture where the comp/egal divide is well established. But there is also great unity here under the bluster and passion. Cheryl encourages us all to recognize that we all are really on the same side in the big picture. We try to view those with opposing positions as still being brothers and sisters in Christ who are good-willed people. The vigorous debate you may see here on the site is a RESULT of that underlying camaraderie – only when we can love each other at the end of the day can we effectively engage each other in serious debate.

I think you will also find, when you dig deeper into some of the posts and discussions, that there is quite a kaleidoscope of opinion being expressed. In particular there are not only typical comp/egal differences expressed but there can also be some gender divides and within the egal majority here, there is a wide variety of opinion on how different or similar men and women really are. There are also different egal “takes” on everything from Genesis 2 to 1 Timothy 2. All of that, of course, leads to a lively and colorful discussion.

So, be of good cheer. Not only will your insights from outside the “comp/egal framework” be welcomed and eagerly explored, but you may also find that that framework in and of itself is not so rigid and easily defined.