Is it correct for women to pray (lead a prayer) when men are present?
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Yes, I know, Dear. But, unfortunately, Paul didn't like women at all. He made certain the gospels of the followers of Jesus who were ladies were kept silent. It's been debated whether Paul himself was a misogynist or just gay. I am not being combative, I'm simply repeating what was in one of my religion classes. I see no reason why a Woman shouldn't lead a prayer. It's they who bear the children and cook the food. These are both sacraments in their own rights. God doesn't care about gender. God cares about what actually goes into a prayer and the faith of those praying it.
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Absolutely, I refuse to believe blindly in religions written by men.  Even if God spoke to these men, I have to assume that some things were lost in translation.  I do, however, pray everyday that human-kind will awaken their desire to walk in the way of love.
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Depends on which denomination you are speaking of.  Some do, some don't.\n\nPersonally the Bible is pretty clear that the church should be led by a man. However, personally, if there is no man willing to do the job but a woman is willing... the so be it.
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Woman preachers are alright by me.The church that my In-laws attend has a husband and wife team as preachers. I also have listened to female Chaplains in the military that were quite good and knowledgeable. There are alot of intolerant people in the world who do not believe in females in the pulpit. Pay them no mind. God bless you and keep spreading the word.
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I would say generally no, especially if you are both Christian.\n\n"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything." -Ephesians 5:22-24\n\nYou see men are called to be the spiritual leader (or head) in their homes. Now does that mean you guys should only go to his church? No, not nesseccarily. He needs to make a judgement about your needs, and the teachings in the churches under consideration. \n\nand one last thing...\n\nThe enemy is already trying to destroy your marriage, and one of the best ways is to keep you seperated. You need to be together in you spiritual life if no where else in your day.\n\nGod Bless,\n\nRobert
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No a woman is not supposed to be a Priest, or Pastor as these are positions of authority over men.\n1Ti 2:12  But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. \nThe idea is that the headship is given to the man, and the woman should not take authority over the man.  Just like the husband is the head of the house.  Women filled many other positions, preached, taught, deacons, and others.\nThe only priests are in the Old Testament.  But priests there were men, the Apostles all men.
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why does he need forgivness he was just following the quran .\n\n"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is Most High, great (above you all)," (4:34).
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This is a leadership role. The women were to teach the younger women. This is the order that God has established for the church and the home.
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Yes, God said for women to obey thier husbands and to not divorce unless the husband caused you to sin or was unfaithful.\n\nGod Bless You,\nYour Sister in Christ,\nHolly
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Women can preach and teach - but Biblically speaking they can not be Pastors - not an overseer of the Church.\n\nEven then the woman needs to be full of the Spirit or else she just ends up babbling about things she knows nothing about. MEN AS WELL!!!!\n\nAnd as far as Men Pastors - there are a great many who are in the position who have ignored the requirements. These men I would not sit under because if they ignore the written word, how can they truly teach it?
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No and yes ...\n-\nNo ... for she should be very busy entertaining her disciples and less preaching were done.\n-\nYes for lots of men shall be coming to her preaching to speculate some good aroma and belly dancing.
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I am not surprised.\nRecently, women have been confident enough to venture into the public and voice out their feeling of discomfort of their religion's and their leaders' command; Muslim women to be precise.\n\nFor example, Muslim Wake-Up. Remember Amina Wadud, the one who lead the Friday prayer if I am not mistaken in a church in the USA. I think it was held in a church. The controversial act sparked furor among the Muslim scholars and the non-participating Muslims.\n\nThat act, is undeniably, wrong because woman can never lead a prayer with men. There are actually a lot more of those people, seeking to oppose the fundamental teachings of their religion.\n\nNow, speaking in term of the picture, I am not sure of its authenticity but I think it may be right. Yes, I have also never heard or seen that kind of picture before, only the picture of the French Muslim girl who was directed to take off her hijab when in school and other more similar cases.\n\nIt is not wrong to make the hijab compulsory as long as it is towards the women who have reached menstrual period. Let me cite one hadith, one day, Asma binti Abu Bakar went to meet the prophet Muhammad s.a.w. in a thin attire, then  the prophet said to her, "O Asma! A woman who has reached menstrual period cannot display her body except for this," he signalled the face and the palm. \nI cannot guarantee you the hadith to be in total perfection but I am sure the hadith sounds almost like that. I think the one who reported the hadith is Abu Hurairah, I think. \n\nNow, concerning the statement of the Quran saying that there is no compulsion in religion. Rationally speaking, I strongly believe that Islam is one rational religion and undeniably, the most rational. Islam is a firm and tolerant religion. Refer to Surah Al-Kafiruun, the Quran stated that Allah told Muhammad to not follow the religion of infidels (Quraish) and to the infidels, to not follow the religion of Muhammad. In the last verse, it stated "For you, your religion and for me, my religion."\nThe surah told Muhammad to be firm with his religion and to not follow the suggestion made by the Quraish is that to practise their religion for one day, the next day Muhammad's and later theirs and etc.\nReturning back to the first subject, the Quran stated that the religion (Islam) is a blessing for all the universe therefore when talking about a blessing, there should not be compulsion. Of course, compulsion is very needed referring to the situation in order to balance the world.\nSimply said, that is why Islam teaches mankind to practise these in their lives:\n- Coolness or Calmness\n- Rationality\n- Honesty\n- Justice\n- Tolerance\n- Consistence\n- Faithfulness\n\nJudging by today's situation, how much people are reallt practising those above fully in their lives? That is why the world is not in a state of serenity; many people are being on the wrong side of the balance. \n\nWhat do I think?\nIslam is in the dark age currently as had been prophecied. Pressure from inside and outside is stressing the Muslim world. The greatest threat is of course, the inside one as to what happened in the world history.\n\nIt is foolish for Muslims to rebel Islam, do they not know that millions are heading to them with open hearts while some other people are attacking the religion and its faithfuls?\n\nIf you observe meticulously, you will see that Islam is the strangest in term of its condition. Christianity, Judaism, Bahai', Hinduism, Buddhism, atheism, and others, they are all are nothing much to matter in contrast of that of Islam.\n\nLast but not least, we cannot blame wholly to the rebels of religions, there are much more factors; direct and indirect. We are all connected in this world and we are somehow responsible for the state of our Earth and its inhabitants.\n\n"For want of a nail\nthe shoe was lost,\nfor want of a shoe\nthe horse was lost,\nfor want of a horse\nthe knight was lost,\nfor w
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Any day you are welcome. Wear something long sleeved and long trousers or a long skirt - try not to wear anything too tight. Take a scarf and drape it over your hair. Take your shoes off when you enter the prayer area - you will see easily where. Ask the Imam to explain some things about the mosque to you, or any other muslim woman who you see I am sure will be glad to help. You will be made to feel very welcome. You won't be allowed into the men's prayer area and men won't be allowed into the womens- but you are not missing much, they are essentially exactly the same. Ask any questions you want. Some mosques (the larger ones) have bookshops which are good. I think you will find it a very peaceful friendly place hopefully.
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Here's both sides of the argument for you.\n\n"Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says. If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church” (1 Corinthians 14.34-35, NIV).\n\nThe above verse, and a few other verses from Paul are the scriptures those opposed to women preachers use. Notice, however, that very few churches actually follow the ENTIRE verse which says that women should not even be allowed to speak.\n\nThose who believe women should be allowed to be preachers use the following verse from Acts as a support their argument:\n\nIn the last days it will be, God declares,that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy.\n\nIt would also be accurate to translate prophesy as preach. So, according to this passage, God will pour out his spirit on men and women and they will preach.\n\nAlso consider Galatians 3:28\n\nThere is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.\n\nAlso consider the fact that there were 3 women prophets in the Old Testament. I can only remember 2 of them right now, Miram and Deborah.\n\nNot a simple answer is it? You can see what a tough argument it is.\n\nPersonally I believe that Paul's answers reflect the culture of his time. Of of my mentors is a woman minister, as is my wife. I identify with a group of Baptists that supports women in ministry called the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.\n\nI've given you some info, so you can make up your own mind.
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Paul's passages about women in ministry need to be read in context. \n\nAt the time, women rarely got the opportunity to learn to read, let alone study scripture, and they weren't allowed to ask questions in the temple. How much credibility would a woman have leading a congregation if she'd never read the Torah or any of the prophets, or if she'd never been able to discuss theology with a priest? \n\nPaul didn't expressly forbid it - there were females in ministry in his day whom he addresses warmly in his letters, so obviously it can't be taken to mean all women.
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I think it is always ok to pray ....;-)
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I really don't know why women can't be priests. Well, I guess its tradition. Oh, yes. Hmm.. women can't be leaders. I think I've read it somewhere in the Bible. I'm from a country that's led by a woman President. And honestly, religious people are well, condemning the fact that a woman is leading the country, or something to that effect. When the Bible mentioned, there were 7000 people gathering around Christ, the Bible meant 7000 men, not women. So, go figure.