[chuckles]

The Bible specifically says women shouldn't hold authority over men in church. Eve was deceived by Lucifer and was cursed accordingly. If you notice, most churches that allow female officials in church are the same as the ones that allow abortion, homosexual marriage, earth worship, and think the Bible is a bunch of moral stories, but don't take them too seriously.

As far as male priests molesting children, That comes from the errancy of Catholics denying marriage to their officials. 1Tim 4:1-4 says the bishops(1 Tim 3:2) should have 1 wife so it is a doctrine of demons to deny marriage. The pagan religions of the day were the ones that required eunuchs. The Scriptures specifically says that it might be advantageous to remain unmarried to be an evangelist, but if you are tempted to sin in your flesh, GET MARRIED. Homosexuality and fornication are completely covered in Scripture so there should be no doubt on God's feelings there. The institution of marriage was created by God to recreate His feeling for us. This is how we are able to understand the hurt that God feels when we commit adultery with other gods. We can relate to Him when we experience the pain of infidelity or the bliss of monogamy.

There are reasons God instructed us to construct our churches in the fashion He recommends. Women pastors= destruction sooner or later. Notice I didn't say women can't teach. There are many good women teachers. They are just not to have a place of authority over the church.

[autumnraine]

I am sorry, but I strongly, and I do mean strongly, disagree with you.

Pederasty is not from not being able to marry. That is probably the most ridiculous thing I have read and it negates your entire point of women not being leaders in church.

[verga]

As far as male priests molesting children, That comes from the errancy of Catholics denying marriage to their officials. You mioght want to rethink your ideas, Molestation if far higher by Protestatns thean by Catholics.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=275x5312

http://www.catholicleague.org/research/abuse_in_social_context.htm

And this thread right here on FR

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/659629/posts

[NYer]

As far as male priests molesting children, That comes from the errancy of Catholics denying marriage to their officials.

The three companies that insure the majority of Protestant churches in America say they typically receive upward of 260 reports each year of young people under 18 being sexually abused by clergy, church staff, volunteers or congregation members.
Report: Protestant Church Insurers Handle 260 Sex Abuse Cases a Year

So much for your first argument.

1Tim 4:1-4 says the bishops(1 Tim 3:2) should have 1 wife so it is a doctrine of demons to deny marriage.

This verse refers to bishops that were widowers. Paul is instructing that these widowers could not remarry. The verse also refers to those bishops who were currently married. They also could not remarry (in the Catholic Church's Eastern rite, priests are allowed to marry; celibacy is only a disciplinary rule for the clergy of the Roman rite). Therefore, this text has nothing to do with imposing a marriage requirement on becoming a bishop.

The Scriptures specifically says that it might be advantageous to remain unmarried to be an evangelist, but if you are tempted to sin in your flesh, GET MARRIED.

According to Matt. 19:11-12, Jesus says celibacy is a gift from God and whoever can bear it should bear it. Jesus praises and recommends celibacy for full-time ministers in the Church. Because celibacy is a gift from God, those who criticize the Church's practice of celibacy are criticizing God and this wonderful gift He bestows on His chosen ones. Jesus Christ was celibate!

[B-Chan]

As far as male priests molesting children, That comes from the errancy of Catholics denying marriage to their officials. 1Tim 4:1-4 says the bishops(1 Tim 3:2) should have 1 wife so it is a doctrine of demons to deny marriage

Pope Chuckles has spoken.