Questions tagged [women]
teachings about women or female characters
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Herod Antipas' Motivation in Offering Half his Kingdom to Salome (Mark 6:21-23)?
Herod, on his birthday, gave a banquet for his courtiers, his
military officers, and the leading men of Galilee. Herodias’s own
daughter (named Salome in Josephus) came in and performed a dance that ...
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Translation of Dietrich von Hildebrand's “Die Bedeutung von Mann und Frau füreinander ausserhalb der Ehe”?
Is there an online edition or English translation of:
Hildebrand, Dietrich von. “Die Bedeutung von Mann und Frau füreinander ausserhalb der Ehe.” In Zeitliches Im Lichte Des Ewigen, 143–44. ...
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Are there any examples of canonized saints reprimanding insubordinate women?
What are some examples of canonized saints either
educating or disciplining women over insubordination in church matters where a priest or bishop would be expected to be in charge
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When Paul says "I don't allow women to teach" why is this read as an instruction?
The famous verse 1 Timothy 2:12 is widely referenced in discussions regarding women church leaders:
I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she
must be silent.
My specific ...
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How is Tamar Viewed in Judeo-Christian tradition?
Personally I consider Tamar, the wife of Judah, to be one of the great women of Bible -- the Mother of most Jews and the foremother of Jesus. However, her story is a troubling one. She is most famous ...
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What is the general survey, of pre-Vatican 2 Catholic tradition, for interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12 in a cultural/time bound manner?
Back in 1874, the American Protestant theologian, John W. Haley wrote one of the definitive works which defended the inerrancy and infallibility of Scripture. In his book, he argued:
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Who thinks women are not made in the image of God?
Which Christians have asserted that women are not made in the image of God?
Another question asks about the biblical basis for the claim that women are made in the image of God. I'm wondering which ...
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What denominations believe that the fivefold ministry is available to women?
The concept of "fivefold ministry" comes from Ephesians 4:11-13:
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work ...
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What is an overview of guidelines for women to have their divine callings to leadership positions in the Church acknowledged by their congregations?
If a woman believes that she has been called by God to a leadership position in the Church (e.g. teacher, pastor, evangelist, prophet, apostle, etc.), what would be the process for her to have her ...
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How do Apostolic Christians interpret arguably sexist verses in Sirach?
Before beginning my question, I'd like to clarify what I mean by 'Apostolic Christian'. By this, I mean anyone in the Assyrian, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic Communions.
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Women According to Bible [closed]
Are women more evil than men according to the Bible?
I am hearing this over and over.
I tried searching the internet for answers but I can’t find an answer.
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Is testimony of a women equivalent to that of a man? [closed]
According to Christianity is testimony of a woman equivalent to that of a man?
I'm familiar with the Islamic tradition and looking to understand the same concept from a Christian perspective.
Surat Al-...
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What are the historical and scriptural reasons why women are prohibited and/or discouraged from wearing pants in some churches?
Note: I'm little surprised that this question had not been asked before.
I've noticed that some churches place more emphasis on the issue of modesty than others. In more exaggerated cases, some ...
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If baptism washes away original sin, why do women still get periods and pain?
Catholic doctrine states that baptism washes away sin including original sin. Well, periods and pains related to child birth are the punishment for original sin, at least for women. Why are we still ...
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Who is a Reformed substitute for Catholic Marian Doctrine in exemplifying the new dignity accorded women?
A pattern I see in scripture is that God performs a literal act in history, then makes it into the concrete support for a doctrinal principle, a fitting example.
He creates the world and all of ...
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Mitred women in the Catholic Church?
Mitred women in the Catholic Church?
Historically, we know that there were women in the Early Church, who were non-ordained deaconesses.
I know that male deacons and even kings have been given the ...
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Do Pentecostals disagree with women preaching?
On whether or not women can be preachers, know several who disagree: Voddie Bauchman, John MacArthur, Norman Geisler, John Pipper, Albert Mohler, Yago Martins (from "Dois Dedos de Teologia"),...
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Should a priest refuse communion to the inappropriately dressed woman when she approaches to receive it?
Should a priest refuse communion to the inappropriately dressed woman when she approaches to receive? For example, a woman comes dressed with a short dress or bare shoulders in the church, and she ...
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Why are the functions for man clear in the Catholic Church leading and decisive hierarchy, but there is no corresponding function for women?
Aside from the functions that both man and women can take in the Church (they can be lay members of the congregations- single or married, they both can be consecrated single persons, they can be ...
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St. Augustine and woman sexuality? [closed]
Did Saint Augustine of Hippo say that "inter urinas et faeces nascimur" (we are born between urine and feces).
As I understand this fragment implied the inferiority of female sexuality as something ...
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Are men more important then women? [closed]
I had this question for a while and I just can't find the answer. Whenever I go to church all I hear, is that boys can do this, that and other things, but the girls can only listen and sing. It makes ...
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Help identifying a large FAQ about women pastors made by John Piper and someone else
I don't know if was a book, article, or interview, but recently I read a document which contained 30-50 question and answer items related to women as pastors. I know it was by John Piper and ...
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What is the source for Tertullian's "woman is a temple built over a sewer" quote?
I've seen several different versions of this quotation, but the one constant is:
Woman is a temple built over a sewer.
Other versions expand on this. Adding items such as
Woman is a temple ...
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Is there any historical record of Elizabeth the First's reaction to John Knox's tract on 'the monstruous regimen'?
In his tract The First Blast of the Trumpet against the Monstruous Regimen of Women (see note below about the wording) John Knox appears to be extending Paul's proscription - regarding the place of ...
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What is seen to actually occur if a female were to be the subject of laying on of the hands in ordination?
What is seen to actually occur if a female were to be the subject of laying on of the hands in ordination?
The CCC 1577 states that "...the ordaination of women is not possible".
What (in the ...
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Are there any biblical accounts of women performing a miracle from God?
Are there any biblical accounts of women performing a miracle from God?
A miracle from God through a woman.
Scriptural references please.
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Are menstruating women considered ritually impure in Christianity?
In certain religions, women are considered as ritually impure during their menstrual cycles. They are asked not to participate in sacred rituals etc during those times.
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I've read that 19th Century and early 20th Century Mormon Utah was very feminist for its time. What evidence supports or contradicts this? [closed]
I've read this claim on a reddit post1 that 19th century Mormon Utah is usually understood as barbaric and very sexist towards women, especially due to polygamy. However the poster argues that 19th ...
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What is the Catholic interpretation of Sirach 42:14?
"Better is the wickedness of a man than a woman who does good; and it is a woman who brings shame and disgrace." - Sirach (or Ecclesiasticus) 42:14, RSV.
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What is the justification used by the Nazarene denomination that permits women to be pastors/ elders?
Nazarenes allow for, and indeed pride ourselves on, our allowance of women in the pastorate. What is their justification for doing so?
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What is the biblical basis for women being created in the image of God?
This question is not made to defame Biblical doctrines or teachings, just a genuine curiosity that no one I talk to has an answer for.
Genesis 1:27 states "So God created man in his own image, in ...
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Regarding women participation in extraordinary ministry (Roman-Catholic Church)
I've seen similar questions like these:
Why doesn't the Catholic Church ordain women to be deacons?
Why does the Roman Catholic church allow girls to serve the altar?
but they do not cover what ...
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Can a woman cut her hair and not cover her head? [closed]
NIV 1 Corinthians 11:6 - For if a woman does not cover her head, she might
as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to
have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she ...
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In Romans 16:7, are Andronicus and Junia apostles? AND... is Junia a woman? How did the Church Fathers interpret this? [closed]
In Romans 16:7, are Andronicus and Junia apostles? AND... is Junia a woman?
Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives who were in prison with
me; they are prominent among the apostles, and they ...
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How do denominations that ordain women at the same time justify not ordaining homosexuals?
There are many verses in the New Testament that outline the role of women in the church.
1 Corinthians 14:34: Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in ...
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Were there women leaders in the early church?
We have a lot of documents from early church fathers, who were as far as I'm aware always male, but is there any accounts of females acting in a leadership or authority role similar to that of the ...
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Can LDS women be Sunday School Presidents?
From my understanding, women play a huge role in the LDS church, e.g. The Relief Society (which was established in 1842 and has about 6 million members). Even though they don't have the priesthood and ...
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How were women to serve the church according to the Apostolic Fathers?
Did the Apostolic Church Fathers write about the capacity in which women were to serve in the early church, or expand the capacity in which they served the church? In other words, what were they ...
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Why doesn't the Catholic Church ordain women to be deacons?
I understand that women within the Roman Catholic Church and I am guessing in the Eastern Rite Catholic Churches as well, cannot be ordained Priests.
What I am wondering, is why they cannot be ...
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Were there any female priests in the temple?
Were there any female priests in the temple in Jerusalem at any time?
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Why does the Roman Catholic church allow girls to serve the altar?
I once knew a classmate who told me that she belonged to the Coptic Orthodox church. Out of curiosity, I asked her whether she had ever served the altar, because I figured that serving the altar was ...
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Why is the matter of women's authority determined by Eve's acts in her life?
1st Timothy 2:12-14 (NIV):
I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man;
she must be quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was
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Do women have to be quiet? [closed]
I heard that it was stated in The Bible that "women must be SILENT in a Church building, etc." Does such a scripture exist and is it so?
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What is the modern argument against obligatory head coverings?
1 Corinthians 11:4-6 gives these instructions about head coverings:
4 Every man who prays or prophesies while having something on his head dishonors his head, 5 but every woman who prays or ...
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Romans 16:1 vs 1 Corinthians 14:34 - Position of Women in Congregation? [closed]
1 Corinthians 14:34,35
Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to
speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. If they want to
inquire about something, they ...
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Are prospective Mormons allowed to be baptized during their menstruation periods?
A simple Google search turns up conflicting answers. One source says that some temples have no restrictions on menstruating Mormons, require menstruating Mormons to wear tampons, or bar menstruating ...
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What does childbearing have to do with the salvation of a woman? [closed]
Verse concerning saved:
12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14And Adam was not deceived, but the ...
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Can a married woman enter heaven if she bears no children? [closed]
Is there biblical basis for the idea that if a married woman bears no children she won't go to heaven? Is there a biblical basis against the idea?
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A woman's testimony was considered inadmissible in a court of law. Whose law?
As an argument for the validity of the Gospels, I have heard it mentioned by multiple pastors that a woman's testimony was considered inadmissible in a court of law, so the fact that women first ...
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Why would anyone name their child Oprah? [closed]
I was reading the story of Naomi and Ruth, and it mentions Orpah, the other daughter-in-law basically abandons Naomi and is the mother of Goliath.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orpah
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