Is having a woman in office biblical?

[EricH]

The roles of women in leadership discussed in the Bible only apply to the church. No to other venues

not true.

If woman was deisgned to be a helper for man than what do you think about a married woman that decides to

chase her career instead? This is different case by case however God gave both male and females roles. It's in scripture and one

can't deny it. Of coarse it's tough because EVERYONE is doing it but God's word and Everyone are two different things.

So to say "only church" is NOT TRUE. There is a lifestyle that is expected in those scriptures in your walk. Your walk should be

excercised outside of church too.

It may be true that the different sexes are better suited to certain roles by design, but the instructions regarding male leadership in the church was given to the church alone. There are no such instructions for other jobs. One could not argue from scripture that God forbids women from being president, or CEO etc.

[EricH]

The roles of women in leadership discussed in the Bible only apply to the church. No to other venues

not true.

If woman was deisgned to be a helper for man than what do you think about a married woman that decides to

chase her career instead? This is different case by case however God gave both male and females roles. It's in scripture and one

can't deny it. Of coarse it's tough because EVERYONE is doing it but God's word and Everyone are two different things.

So to say "only church" is NOT TRUE. There is a lifestyle that is expected in those scriptures in your walk. Your walk should be

excercised outside of church too.

Another thing you might want to consider is that the Hebrew word for helper is most often used for God and his relationship with us. God is our helper.

[Matthitjah]

The roles of women in leadership discussed in the Bible only apply to the church. No to other venues

not true.

If woman was deisgned to be a helper for man than what do you think about a married woman that decides to

chase her career instead? This is different case by case however God gave both male and females roles. It's in scripture and one

can't deny it. Of coarse it's tough because EVERYONE is doing it but God's word and Everyone are two different things.

So to say "only church" is NOT TRUE. There is a lifestyle that is expected in those scriptures in your walk. Your walk should be

excercised outside of church too.

It may be true that the different sexes are better suited to certain roles by design, but the instructions regarding male leadership in the church was given to the church alone. There are no such instructions for other jobs. One could not argue from scripture that God forbids women from being president, or CEO etc.

Spot on brother.

Peace,

Dave

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you,

I am struck at the mentioning of Priscilla and Aquila and twice she is mentioned first. She appears to be the more industrious of the Two in leading the encouragement of Paul and I wonder if she wasn't the brains behind and the Leader of the Tent Making business they were in.

Peace,

Dave

[MorningGlory]

Hey everyone,

I had only slightly voiced this opinion/asked this question before the US election, and the answer was always the same...

We say that the US isn't ready for a woman president, and we say that biblically, a woman shouldn't have authority over men, and thus shouldn't be in office. This was our claim when Hillary Clinton was running against Obama. Then, when Palin came, we said "Oh! A woman president". Aren't we just a bunch of hypocrites?

The answer was always "the better of two evils". I like what someone said in the US news forum, what does it take to start a conservative party becuase our republication party has gone pretty far down the drain. This isn't about whether or not Palin would have made a good vice president (or president if something happened to McCain), though I believe that she was the best one up there. The question is, why are we saying it's wrong for the democrats, but right for the republicans? Why are changing God's law based on the circumstances?

Is that not hypocritical? Is that not too faced?

What happened to taking the high road as Christians...

I agree with EricH; church is the only place where women are not to have authority over men. I've never read one word in the Bible that prohibits women from holding office.

I also agree with your statement that it's hypocritical to criticize Mrs. Clinton for running for high office and then turning around and lauding Governor Palin as the greatest thing since white bread. Well, I'm a big fan of Sarah Palin (she's the only reason I voted for McCain!) but if it's okay for her to run then it has to be okay for a woman with a 'D' by her name to run. Republicans have lost their way, IMO, and I'd be open to a Conservative party as well.

[ColleenLovesMischief]

Hey everyone,

I had only slightly voiced this opinion/asked this question before the US election, and the answer was always the same...

We say that the US isn't ready for a woman president, and we say that biblically, a woman shouldn't have authority over men, and thus shouldn't be in office. This was our claim when Hillary Clinton was running against Obama. Then, when Palin came, we said "Oh! A woman president". Aren't we just a bunch of hypocrites?

The answer was always "the better of two evils". I like what someone said in the US news forum, what does it take to start a conservative party becuase our republication party has gone pretty far down the drain. This isn't about whether or not Palin would have made a good vice president (or president if something happened to McCain), though I believe that she was the best one up there. The question is, why are we saying it's wrong for the democrats, but right for the republicans? Why are changing God's law based on the circumstances?

Is that not hypocritical? Is that not too faced?

What happened to taking the high road as Christians...

I agree with EricH; church is the only place where women are not to have authority over men. I've never read one word in the Bible that prohibits women from holding office.

I also agree with your statement that it's hypocritical to criticize Mrs. Clinton for running for high office and then turning around and lauding Governor Palin as the greatest thing since white bread. Well, I'm a big fan of Sarah Palin (she's the only reason I voted for McCain!) but if it's okay for her to run then it has to be okay for a woman with a 'D' by her name to run. Republicans have lost their way, IMO, and I'd be open to a Conservative party as well.

The church and the household...LOL

[Guest shiloh357]

I had only slightly voiced this opinion/asked this question before the US election, and the answer was always the same...

We say that the US isn't ready for a woman president, and we say that biblically, a woman shouldn't have authority over men, and thus shouldn't be in office. This was our claim when Hillary Clinton was running against Obama.

I dunnno. I never heard that argument raised against Hillary and I live in a traditionally conservative state in the heart of the Bible belt and most conservative stronghold in the state. All of the opposition I heard raised against Hillary were policy related not gender related.

There is nothing in the Bible that prohibits women from being superviors, managers, or CEO's of business or even being the owner of a business.

My bosses are both women and they are the best supervisors I have ever had in my life. They are suited and qualifed to the job, and one of them just made "Manager of the Quarter" and it is full deserved!

[irishcowboy]

Hey everyone,

I had only slightly voiced this opinion/asked this question before the US election, and the answer was always the same...

We say that the US isn't ready for a woman president, and we say that biblically, a woman shouldn't have authority over men, and thus shouldn't be in office. This was our claim when Hillary Clinton was running against Obama. Then, when Palin came, we said "Oh! A woman president". Aren't we just a bunch of hypocrites?

The answer was always "the better of two evils". I like what someone said in the US news forum, what does it take to start a conservative party becuase our republication party has gone pretty far down the drain. This isn't about whether or not Palin would have made a good vice president (or president if something happened to McCain), though I believe that she was the best one up there. The question is, why are we saying it's wrong for the democrats, but right for the republicans? Why are changing God's law based on the circumstances?

Is that not hypocritical? Is that not too faced?

What happened to taking the high road as Christians...

hmmmm

woman in office? over men?

some one better tell God that He needs to have Deborah removed from the office of Judge.....

or how about Pheobe and Percilla?

what about..... well, this is enough.

mike

[exrockstar]

The roles of women in leadership discussed in the Bible only apply to the church. No to other venues

not true.

If woman was deisgned to be a helper for man than what do you think about a married woman that decides to

chase her career instead? This is different case by case however God gave both male and females roles. It's in scripture and one

can't deny it. Of coarse it's tough because EVERYONE is doing it but God's word and Everyone are two different things.

So to say "only church" is NOT TRUE. There is a lifestyle that is expected in those scriptures in your walk. Your walk should be

excercised outside of church too.

Another thing you might want to consider is that the Hebrew word for helper is most often used for God and his relationship with us. God is our helper.

sure i'll consdier it.

But please read Gen 2:18

again, I'm not saying that women are not allowed to take any office. However, place scripture above personal agenda and you will

cause murmuring among people.

[exrockstar]

It may be true that the different sexes are better suited to certain roles by design, but the instructions regarding male leadership in the church was given to the church alone. There are no such instructions for other jobs. One could not argue from scripture that God forbids women from being president, or CEO etc.

i think youre emphasizing on the career label over a role that God gave man and woman.

Can a woman be a boss? sure.

Does that career position hinder her from being a helper to her husband if she takes the position?

some careers do and some careers do not.

If you notice....I'm using God's word to guide or shed light to the circumstance.

However, a $100,000 salary does make a great way to justify sending kids to a babysitter and hubby

still keeping his job.

telling a woman to be a helper to her husband will get you stoned if her personal goals are at stake.

I'd rather tell a young woman to be single and achieve her goals before she marry's.