[GWfan]

Kay, there is no problem saying that 'God loves all people'. It is the BIG message of the entire Bible. However, when we go in and change selective texts to reflect the cultural attitude of the day, we open the door to change all scripture to mean something it does not.

Take for example, 2 Timothy 3. It describes the qualifications a man must have to be a church leader. If we change the Bible to a gender friendly version, this would blur a very clear message that God intended church leaders to be men. Men were always to be the spiritual leaders. Men were to be the spiritual head of the house. This does not exclude women from serving God, it merely defines what is God pleasing behavior. Many already ignore what Paul says in Timothy. Many ignore what most of the Bible says. This new version just helps eliminate the stuff they don't want to read or understand.

[Kay]

I agree with that. But does this new NIV translation change only the things like "Peace to all MEN" or does it change those things that are specificly meant as MALE? Have you read it? I would like to read the translation or have my husband read it before I make a judgment. I have more faith in the NIV folks and believe that they would not change the content.

Looking forward to our heavenly kingdom when we will see clearly. In the meantime, I notice that there are far, far more evangelical female missionaries than there are males. It appears that at least western women have indeed received the message and acted. Might be said that women have been more obedient over all. What do you think?