Grazie. Very, very helpful. I find it's quite a help to not only preserve the WRITTEN part, but also pass on the ORAL part so that the principles are not applied in word alone, but more in the spirit (principle) of the words.

I think one of the greatest problems in Christianity today is that people are taking the letter (literal) meaning of what is said instead of the principle hidden in the words. You're definitely a couple steps ahead of most.

 

Two points:
If women were priests I would have been an altar boy.
If a church is a place where women are silent perhaps I should spend more time there!

BTW, all the above is humour and little more.

 

With the utmost respects for people of all beliefs I find the 'to the word' following of ancient texts anacronistic.

I realise people believe that these texts were penned by god or those in his guidance, but even if this were true their interpretation and application is by humans and is frequently revised and just as frequently found to be fallible.

I mean, how many versions and interpretations and revised editions are there of ancient Hebrew texts? Many religions find their seed in these writings. And they often have totally different outcomes.

Who can say what the bias and intentions of these interpreters was and is?

And we look to these texts and define how we live our lives today? Crazy surely!

I don't think women should be ordained as priests. I don't think men should be either. Fortunately it's not my choice.