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“In their mind then, it is not a pride issue at all. It is a glorifying God issue – it glorifies God when men act in accordance with their God given design. Conversely, it is shameful to a man – in essence a repudiation of his design – if a woman takes his place in leadership (which inherently includes teaching).”

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How convienient for them.

“It doesn’t matter to them that scripture never says this literally because they believe scripture says this suggestively.”

Yes, the same reasoning used by polygamists and slave owners.

“Because man has this built in design to lead, and subsequent yearning to fulfill that design, it is shameful for a woman to deny him.”

Interestingly, they come up with “male only leadership” via implication, but deny clear cut examples of female leadership like Deborah and Abigail.