Mark

Cheryl,

“We can’t agree here at all because my point is that the “cultural practice” of the head covering is an ungodly practice and Paul states so by saying that it shames Christ.”

Yes, for the male. Not so however for the female. The opposite is true…

“but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head UNCOVERED dishonours her head” verse 5
“for a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.” verse 7

Therefore the head covering of the woman is a cultural way of showing her respect for her husband.

“A practice that shames Christ (an ungodly practice) cannot be implemented in the congregation to demonstrate the implementation of a godly principle.”

I agree, but where does Paul say it is shameful for the WOMAN to cover her head? Where does he say that the WOMAN covering her head shames Christ? My point all along has been that the head covering of the woman is a culturally appropriate way (and indeed encouraged) of showing her respect to her head, her husband. This whole ‘practical’ concept is grounded on a theological OT principle in the creational order. This principle remains, where as the practice may change depending on the culture.

Do you in your congregation now stop men from entering your church with a baseball cap on?