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Can women be pastors?

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A question came up last night between my fiance and myself about 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. This is from the New American Standard: "Let the women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. read more

There are women who believe women should not serve as pastors and that the Bible places restrictions on the ministry of women, and there are men who believe women can serve as preachers and that there are no restrictions on women in ministry. read more

This verse is often used to support the idea that women can hold the offices of elder and pastor because there is neither male nor female in Christ. The argument states that if we are all equal, then women can be pastors. Unfortunately, those who use this verse this way have failed to read the context. read more

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