Subjection was RE: Usurping/a study of ITim.2 (ladies, please read)
"Bradley E. Young" (byoung@spry.com)
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 09:40:22 -0800
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Subject: Re: Subjection was RE: Usurping/a study of ITim.2 (ladies, please
read)
>Someone:
>Nobody seems to want to address that word. Sub-mission, sure, silence,
>sure. What does *SUBJECTION* mean anyhow? Am I really misinterpreting
it?
>Me:
>The misinterpretation doesn't arise from a misunderstanding of the words
but
>in that they are meant to be applied to anyone OTHER than ***THE*** man,
>which is NOW GET THIS => **** HER HUSBAND****.
If we are to be obedient [to our pastor || to a preacher], then how can her
husband be obedient to her part of the time, and her to him the other part
of the time?
>You:
>I think that there is a specific reason. I don't think that women's
>liberation should have any bearing on our theological discussion.
>Me:
>Umm... Where did this come from?
Specific reason: just what it says. I think that the intent is conveyed
in the verses, and the wording is specifically and intently written.
Women's lib: left field. Sorry.
>You:
>Speaking of out of context! I specifically narrowed my argument to
>preaching and treaching. I was referring to *spiritual authority* (which
is
>what those verses are about). I might suggest that you read my postings.
>Me:
>If you are talking of anything but Paul's admonition to wives to not TAKE
>authority from ***THE*** man/husband, you are out of context!
Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. Out of context? I
don't think so.
Brad