[sauropod]

Warren said the turning point for him was Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees, who were known for their strict adherence to traditions and rules.

So, when the Apostle Paul clearly lays out what is expected of men and women in the church, was that a tradition or a rule? /massive sarc

[alternatives?]

We live in a day and society where women can pretend to be firemen, men can pretend to be women, men can pretend to marry men, so why not women pretending to be Christian preachers?

[aimhigh]

So, when the Apostle Paul clearly lays out what is expected of men and women in the church, was that a tradition or a rule?

This is a good question. Libs say it was tradition. But in every case where Paul lays out the differences, a spiritual justification is given, not a traditional argument.

1 Cor 11 - length of hair - for men, the image of God, for women, a symbol of authority.

1 Cor 14 - women keep silent - submission, as the law also says.

1 Tim 2 - women teaching - Adam formed first; Eve was deceived first