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Originally Posted by mdmarvich
Supporting an organization that believes only men should be at the highest levels of leadership indicates a certain level of fanaticism IMO (akin to women not being able to drive or vote) that while is 100% ok as a personal choice for ones own life, should never be forced on others. I’m concerned that a person with that level of fanaticism will be unable to separate personal beliefs when making critical legal interpretations.
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This is some of what I mentioned as a misconception
From your article
We have chosen to rely on male leadership at the highest level of our community based on our desire to be a family of families," Connolly said. "We follow the New Testament teaching that the husband is the head of the family, and we have patterned our community on this New Testament approach to family life."
Connolly added that women "take on a variety of leadership roles within People of Praise, including serving as heads of several of our schools and directing ministries within our community."
1. It’s a choice she thinks is is best for her and her family
2. Women play a huge part including leadership positions
3. I can almost assure you the male leadership isn’t a dictatorship nor are the women devalued. It’s simply part of their Christian identity and how they choose to publicly organize their families.
4. Can you point to any reason it’s dangerous or is a harmful? 50% of families blow up and have nothing to do with this
5. A women deferring to her husband in this way doesn’t necessarily diminish her power or make he any less of a person. This Amy Barrett is extremely accomplished as exhibit A.