Lin

“However whether or not God gives us seperate roles is another matter, which does not detract from the spritual equality.”

That is not true. And it makes no sense. It is exactly the same argument made for seperate but equal. How can we have spiritual equality when I am told by patriarchs that to teach/preach scripture to a man is sinful for a woman. (Some say it is a sin if done in a pulpit only…others say it is a sin if done anytime/anywhere. So at what age does a boy become a man so a women will not accidently sin. And why can’t you guys get on the same page with your Talmud concerning exactly when women teaching/preaching with men in the room is a sin?)

” For example God does not gift or use everybody in the same way but does that mean some are more spiritual than others? After all a good example from the Old Covenant is the restriction of priesthood for the Levites. Distinction of roles does not = spiritual hierarchy. Until this is understood egals and comps will never dialogue properly.”

Cheryl got it right. This was a physical function. No where in the Old Covenant can you find a prohibition against women teaching men. Yet you want me to believe there is one AFTER the Cross in the New Covenant. And besides that, one could not be a Levite priest if one had sores or was deformed, etc.

What do the Levite Priests have to do with teaching/preaching in the New Covenant? I am very confused how that maps over. Do you consider pastors like Levite Priests?

“Comp theology therefore does not make men more spiritual than women just because we believe that men and women have different roles.”

No, the truth is, your SPIRITUAL roles are unequal. It really is silly to continue to insist otherwise. We all know it. There is are lists over at CBMW on what women can and cannot do. I see few lists for men over there.

“Cheryl it is a shame you dont have time to look into the ommission of YHWH in gen 3. It would most definately help you in your understanding of that passage.
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For others reading here…I remember a very long comment thread
about this very subject that went round and round with Mark. I do not remember which thread but it has been addressed. Cheryl recognizes a rabbit trail when she sees one. :o)