[kosta50]

It sounds to me, coming to it for the first time, like you've tossed Paul, his epistles, and his ministry, entirely out of the Church

I am not the one to toss out +Paul. I do believe that he did what he needed to do to save the Church from sure extinction in Israel. I do not see it as something negative, do you?

I do know that Christ never advocated changing the Law or tossing out the Law. Nor did He teach that restricted foods should not be restricted. Nor did He authorize his disciples to change what apparently God set (if we believe that the OT is inspired), for the dietary restrictions and the Law came from God. Did God change His mind through +Paul's writing?

If +Paul's writings are no different than the Gospels, why then do Protestants have women preachers, and why are women in church not covered? Why is it that I am the "apostate" for seeing +Paul in an unorthodox light, but beneficial, if not essential to the Church, and yet those who toss out those parts of Pauline writings which do not fit their agenda are not?

In fact, let the one who follows the Bible 100% make that accusion and question my faith!

[xzins]

I think you're just debating.

I think you realize that all scripture, including Paul, is inspired by God.

We don't get to mix and match our favorites.

[wmfights]

I do know that Christ never advocated changing the Law or tossing out the Law. Nor did He teach that restricted foods should not be restricted. Nor did He authorize his disciples to change what apparently God set (if we believe that the OT is inspired), for the dietary restrictions and the Law came from God.

Didn't everything change after the crucifixion?

Because of the sacrifice of Jesus we are able to be reconciled with GOD. Thus a New Covenant was created.

[Marysecretary]

I can tell you ONE reason why protestant churches have women preachers. Because the MEN aren't stepping up to the plate!