Prejudiced against female pastors.....?

Question

I had a friend, her husband and her were always very friendly and we talked alot about various things. I found out yesterday that they left the church they were going to simply because the husband had a very strong prejudice against female pastors. I do not go to church, is this a common prejudice?

Answer 1

It probably is, since you don't see many female pastors. My former youth pastor (who was educated by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada), believes that women are called to ministry sometimes, but it's only because there are men who aren't fulfulling what God has called them to, so He needs to use women as well.
I think this is ridiculous. My pastor is a woman and she's the best pastor I've ever had! She's definitely anointed and called by God to do what she's doing. No doubt about it.
Nothing wrong with women in ministry, and it's sad that anyone could hold those views these days.

Answer 2

Why is it considered a prejudice when someone believes something different from you?? If someone has a strong belief based on say, the Bible, that doesn't seem to be a prejudice to me. Maybe it's just a definition problem.
Personally, I simply prefer a male pastor (and I am a female) I have no Biblical reference, it is simply what I prefer. I believe that men are the designated leaders of humanity. Through experience, when a man leads, I find it easier to follow.
Women can lead, but often they are power hungry and control freak ish. I don't like that. Some women do a great job! It's all individual.

Answer 3

Yes, it is still a very strong prejudice among men.

Thankfully it is not and never has been with God.

In Jesus Christs' own words, part of the punishment dealt out at the disobedience of Adam and Eve was lifted at the cross.

In Matthew and Mark, there are two accounts of the same teaching by Jesus.

He states: There is no longer Jew nor Greek(gentile), man nor woman, bond nor free.

This teaching is what allowed women into the temple(church) in the first place. Prior to this men had not allowed women into the inner temple. (it remains this way today in Jewish communities)

Now men who believed that Jesus Christ is the Messiah had to do some serious changing of how they treated their fellow men and now women also.

There is so much more to this, and not enough time to type it all, but one thing I wish for all humans is to read and reread their bibles and not to rely on what man says (any man).

God is no respector of persons, and he doesnt want us to be either. This word respector in the bible means God does not play favorites, all are invited (not just men) but few are chosen (not just men)

Answer 4

Unfortunately, yes it is - particularly amongst fundamentalists. These folks know nothing of the history of Christianity, which includes participation in all aspects of church life and contributions to the same from women throughout history. I'm talking solid, documented evidence, not far-out conspiracy theories like the one about "Pope Joan". Throughout the centuries, men manouvered themselves into positions of authority in the church and there's been a systematic effort to erase or thoroughly discredit all but the most superficial mention of women's contributions. That attitude is very prevalent today: a great many men just can't handle the idea of women as their equals. Here's a couple of hints: never trust such men (Mark Foley, Republican Congressman) with your children or with your own life. Keep an eye on 'em and keep your weapons handy!

Answer 5

Jesus ordained his APOSTLES who were all MEN.
Mary Magelene was not an apostle but a disciple.

I have had experience with women 'priests' or 'pastors' and my opinion of them is that they are doing it for political reasons and not because they feel called. Also - they tend to be lesbians and not follow the true Gospel( see episcopalian church ) and inject radical feminism into the church where it doesnt belong for example
gender inclusiveness meaning God is really female or they eliminate the word 'Lord' or 'father' from everthing.

Answer 6

The Bible is either the word of God or it's not. If it's not, then who cares... But if it is, then you need to read 1 Corinthians 14:34 and 1 Timothy 2:12. Call it a prejudice if you want, but I call it believing the Bible is the word of God.

Answer 7

This is from the NEW TESTAMENT, it is not the old law from the Old Testament...

1Co 14:35 If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.

Hence the reason that in the Catholic Church, only men are allowed to be Priests...

Answer 8

Some church's are just trying to follow the old laws in the bible, its not a matter of prejudice.

Answer 9

it is very common for men to still be against women in the pulpit. something about men are the superior leaders, yada, yada. unfortunately, more emphasis is placed on an insignificant issue like gender and less on an individual's salvation. i don't find it strange that your friends left, because they probably realize that there are greater battles to be fought as Believers in this crazy and confused world. personally, a preacher is a preacher is a preacher. who cares about gender!!! but if i were to play the devil's advocate here: WHO COMMITS THE MOST CRIMES AGAINST THEIR FOLLOWERS-- MEN OR WOMEN??? (of course, not to suggest women are without flaw... but, hey... GO FIGURE!) most importantly, we each have to discover our own path and methods of worship based on our personal relationship with God, which ultimately determines your salvation and the rest won't even matter. God Bless!!!

Answer 10

there are getting to become more Ladies who preach as times change. Personally find nothing wrong with a Lady who is a Minister as the Church I used to go to before moving had 2 different Lady Ministers. to me the message is the important thing not the gender who preaches it. have seen fantastic Ministers of both genders and terrible Ministers of both genders. thus it proved to me it was the person not the gender of the person who made or did not make a good Minister.