Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!mips!dimacs.rutgers.edu!aramis.rutgers.edu!athos.rutgers.edu!christian From: lshaw@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (logan shaw) Newsgroups: soc.religion.christian Subject: Re: Sexism in the church?? (was: Re: Gay Ordination) Message-ID: Date: 4 Apr 91 06:02:23 GMT Sender: hedrick@athos.rutgers.edu Organization: The University of Texas at Austin Lines: 20 Approved: christian@aramis.rutgers.edu In article ta00est@unccvax.uncc.edu (elizabeth s tallant) writes: > Yet, as Ann Carlson pointed out, many church folks have >twisted the Bible to fit their own social ideals. Yes, it is true that >Southern Babtist do not allow women to minister in the same capacity as >men. After attending Southern Babtist churches over 20 years, I have >never heard any Baptist women preach a sermon to a congregation. The women >"pastors" in the church may lead in scripture reading and prayer, but >that is about as far as it goes. Actually, if I remember right I've seen at least 2 women preach in Southern Baptist churches I've attended. While there aren't alot of women in prominent positions, I think there are probably more than there used to be, and you can't expect it to happen overnight... >Ann B. Carlson (carlson@abcfd01.larc.nasa.gov) -- =----------------------------------------------------------------= | /\/ Logan Shaw "Come to Me, all who are weary and -+- \/\ lshaw@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." | =----------------------------------------------------------------= |