Mark

Pinklight,

i do feel like i am going around in circles because i seem to be saying the same thing over and over again. I apologise if it gets confusing, but i think its because i am confusing myself trying to answer everyone one. Maybe if everyone can limit their resposes to 2 or 3 words it might help :)- but im guessing this is impossible. Let me perhaps try and summarise my position.

1.Kingdom of Priests is metaphorical for body of believers (Jewish or CHristian depending on which Testament)
2. This metaphor should not be used in conjunction with the Levitical priesthood to emphasise that woman are now incorporated into roles from which they were earlier excluded i.e specific roles given to specific men.
3. Only men are to be elders/pastors from what Paul saids.
4. This leadership of the church is analgous to the ‘headship’ of the husband, which is analogous to the headship of Christ. This is the prodimate theme of male leadership portrayed throughout the bible.
5. Since the leaders of the church are the teachers of the church, and since 1 Cor and ! Tim are in the context of church gatherings i believe women should not be in that position.

I might have to agree with Cheryl and take a break for now. If i get a chance to respond again to peole i will, if not i will comment next after i watch video 3. Wow, i just realised, im only up to number 3- seems like it never ends.
Cheryl, you should get some sponsors who give you money everytime someone comments 🙂