Presbyterian leaders in Pittsburgh reeling from latest exodus from denomination

Post Gazette ^ | 7 Dec 2012 | Ann Rodgers

[inthaihill]

Actually, I do not advocate anything, just trying to understand for myself concerning the concept of women in the ministry. I used to hold to the traditional concept of males only but . . . well, I would have no trouble attending a service where women preach and hold positions of authority.

I have come a long way since my ordination one hundred years or so ago :-)

[HarleyD]

I noticed that you stated:

Junia in Romans is called an apostle by Paul and she was most definitely female.

In actuality she/he isn't called an apostle. Paul states that she/he is WELL-KNOWN (or of note) to the apostles.

Rom_16:7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me.

This, of course, implies that they were not apostles.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Thanks very much for these resources! I will check them out — and also google the authors to find what else they might have online. I appreciate your assistance in this matter.

[JCBreckenridge]

The actual text is best rendered as “sodomite” and “catamite”, “pitchers and catchers”.

[inthaihill]

Can’t one say that about anyone who dare disagree with one’s own “judgement?” I did not say I was right, I simply shared that which I have learned over a lifetime of research, pray and human understanding. If you think that is not good enough for you to make a decision, well, you have the right to base your opinions on whatever you choose. No argument from me.