Traditional Anglican ping, continued in memory of its founder Arlin Adams. Now, where's the Biblical argument for ordination of men?
Indeed there are. It is the Gnostic wing which asserts women "were" ordained by Christ. With the not so often direct attack on "males" for hiding this "so-called factoid". This line of thinking SATURATES feminist fiction and non-fiction. That Mary Magdelene was the "13th" (actually the first) apostle. And their thinking is usually buttressed by the scripture: He who is last shall be first. And so on.
Interestingly enough, I have found fewer women than men to be in favor of female ordination.
ping for your interest
I happen to think the most talented pastors I've ever known are women... It may be unpopular among conservatives, but it's true... as shepherds of their flock, women many times have the nurturing nature that makes them excellent pastors and counselors.
My experience is with seminary schooled Lutheran pastors. One in particular who was a terrific friend and pastor who eulogized my grandmother, my mom, and more happily, presided over my marriage vows.
I'm the last person here to put myself forward as a biblical scholar, nor a feminist in it's liberal man-hating usage... but I don't rely on the bible alone to speak to me about the proper role of women in society. With all due respect, it was written for a culture and in a time, when women were no more than property. And yet even in that time, there are biblical women of wisdom and strength. I'd like to think if those women had been in our time, they would have been respected as equals among teachers and leaders of the church.
If I'm wrong to think that, maybe a friend could tell me why I shouldn't view it that way.