[dmz]

No one, at any time told you to be silent and no true Christian man would WANT or EXPECT you to be silent
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This quote, one that was posted to me by DungeonMaster (hence the courtesy ping) seems to contradict your statement above. There are, apparently, in scripture, times when a woman is expected to be silent.



1tim2 11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence

[MadeInAmerica]

No one, at any time told you to be silent and no true Christian man would WANT or EXPECT you to be silent
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This quote, one that was posted to me by DungeonMaster (hence the courtesy ping) seems to contradict your statement above. There are, apparently, in scripture, times when a woman is expected to be silent.



1tim2 11 Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. 12 And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence

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This was mainly because women and men sat separated. WHen the women had a question, they would yell to their husbands to explain. That is also why they are instructed to inquire later, at home if they don't understand something while at church.

The teaching part is mainly because of the first sin by woman and the natural tendency for women to take control and guide the man away from God (see Genesis). I believe it's obvious many men can be controlled by their eyes from a woman. This control is not a good thing usually.