is it really ?
Exodus 15:24: Miriam, Judges 4 & 5: Deborah, Acts 9:36 Tabitha, who was also known by her Greek name Dorcas, Acts 21:8: Philip had four daughters who were prophets, Philippians 4:2: Euodia and Syntyche, Romans 16:1: Phoebe, Romans 16:3: Priscilla, Romans 16:7 Junia
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Fortunately, Watertown is a little snowmobile stop on the way to the Adirondacks, not really known for influencing Church culture or doctrine - however errant
"is it really ?"
yes really
While you are quoting you might also quote the parts that show what I'm talking about.
God expects men to be the leaders. Sadly we have done very poorly at times.
People hear this and think women are being put down as inferior. Thats nonsense.