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To: AriOxman
Almost... but not quite! 1) Devorah was judge over all of Israel... 2) Queen Shlomtzion ruled over Israel with the Sanhedrin (high court's) assent. See Tosafot near the end of the first chapter of Bava Kamma (~Daf 16). It is rather explicit that if the populace/litigants agree to it, then a woman can serve as a leader/judge.

If I was Jewish that may be applicable. However, the last word that I have on that is from Paul. I still do not see where any good has ever come from a female having authority. When women enter a debate reason and logic take a back seat to feelings and 'compassion'. That can never be a good thing.

58 posted on 06/02/2002 2:40:18 PM PDT by wasfree
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To: wasfree
I still do not see where any good has ever come from a female having authority. When women enter a debate reason and logic take a back seat to feelings and 'compassion'.

I'm a heathen, but I pretty much gotta agree with you here...

61 posted on 06/02/2002 2:51:27 PM PDT by Arleigh
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To: wasfree
And what exactly did Paul say? That women can't be preachers right? What woman in gov't is a preacher? That women can't lead their household in matters of spirituality. What woman in gov't is leading in matters of spirituality?

Still waiting for the scripture.

62 posted on 06/02/2002 2:54:09 PM PDT by marajade
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