Jim

Thanks for taking the time to address my thoughts and perceptions. I think my major hang-up in this is a simple one, and I am sure one you have dealt with on many discussions previously. I tried to read and understand the debate you had previously with the man in regard to what the bible says or doesn’t say about the roles of women. Honestly it was a little over my head, so you may be repeating yourself in regard to me, and apologize if it seems I’m a waste of time but the verse in Timothy, well actually that entire second chapter…why is it not saying what it seems to be saying? I have looked at every piece of scripture you have quoted (and I appreciate you including it as opposed to referencing it) and I can see your points with every one…but that chapter in Timothy plagues me. Even with the sum of all of the conclusions and verses, it just seems to be so cut and dried about this. You know I’m hear to learn, I’m not trying to persuade, I’m actually trying to be persuaded. Help me see that verse differently than it appears to be. I don’t want to be a stumbling block for anyone. Frankly my girls are the only women on the planet who give two cents what I think about God and religion anyway. I want to do what God would have me to do, and right now I’m not sure what that is.