I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent. 1 Tim 2:12 The above text is used by many parts of Christianity to bolster their practice of keeping women out of preaching, teaching, or ordination (with variations that allow this teaching in some places by women
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God of compassion,
direct our hearts
by the action of your mercy,
for without your help
we cannot please you;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Eastern Christianity was more about encountering the glory of God. Western Christianity has been about: How do I get saved?
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Do I believe in God? Well, it depends on what one means by “God”. Tell me about this “god” you don’t believe in – and, generally, I don’t believe in the “god” they don’t believe in either!
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Do you take the Bible literally?
Or, do you take the Bible seriously?
Actually reading the Bible regularly results in progressive approaches to social issues, compassion towards criminals, and an open attitude to the relationship between science and religion.
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The First Testament readings and psalms has creation like clay in the potter’s hand. We are known and formed – my inward parts – you knit me together in my mother’s womb. They speak of land, heaven, and earth, life and death, trees planted by streams of water. The gospel speaks of calculating the cost and simplifying our lifestyle.
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Wandergesellen (“Journeymen”) practise their craft and wander. Normally, they travel for at least three years and a day – not returning home in that time. All they own, they carry with them, wrapped up.
Many people focus on creation during the month of September – a “creation season” concluding on the feast of St Francis on October 4.
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