Cheryl Schatz

I personally do not believe that the early church had a “male only” rule of teaching. If this was a rule instituted by Jesus or His apostles, it would have to be written and explained. Why would there be no rule for thousands of years until Jesus came and brought liberation but then for some people (i.e. women) new rules brought them greater restriction? It just doesn’t make sense.

The way that I have come to see things regarding God’s rules is that God is very interested in us understanding His rules so that we will obey Him and stay away from sin. Because of this He has given His rules many times and in different ways so that we can be clear about what He forbids. No universal prohibition is ever treated in the way that the so-called law against women teaching men. http://strivetoenter.com/wim/2006/11/29/does-god-have-one-unique-law-part-one/