Take for instance the whole women must cover their hair when they pray. I mean, what's the point of putting that in the New Testaments?
2007-02-17 15:48:53 · 12 answers · asked by The Killer is Me 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jewish law.
2007-02-17 15:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by genny_gump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this relates more to the importance of orderly conduct and suitable attire while at church so as to give glory to God, than an attempt to force people to wear unfashionable clothes or clothes unsuited to the environment. For example, I don't think St Paul would expect a bald man to attend church in a very cold climate not wear a head covering of some sort. A dear friend of mine used to complain about the low standard of clothes worn by people handing out the communion (by this I mean the clothes were frayed, torn, and "beach wear" type of clothing) and nothing was changed, so he wrote to the Church Committee and they said the low standard wasn't acceptable.
2007-02-18 00:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by Bad bus driving wolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace be with you.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ (4 Gospels) does not say this, these are the words of Paul. Are you a disciple of Paul, Peter or Mose?
The only things Jesus said about praying is;
1. Pray in your closet after you have shut the door.
2. Do not pray in churches or on street corners.
3. Do not pray in repetition.
4. Pray to your Father, which in heaven, only.
5. Pray in the name of Jesus the Christ
These are just 5 of the 75 Commandments given to you by Jesus Christ
The only thing that Jesus said about the head was;
6. You shall make no oaths.
7. your oaths can not make one hair of your head black or white.
2007-02-24 18:56:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it was a customary thing that Paul was relating. Don't forget that he was in the Sanhedrin. It was so enculturated that he could no longer part his message of "Grace through faith" from the acceptance of women being able to "faith" without their head covered. At least we can point to certain passages like that and say that Paul was human, no need to exalt him, just like any of us he was leaning upoin his enculturated ideals and forgot his place as a servant of God.
Wow, that went into a lot that I have not expressed in a long time! lol
2007-02-17 23:58:59 · answer #4 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you missed something there, time to read again.
this time don't miss all those wonderful chapters that tell you of God's amazing love and grace for you. How God is merciful and paid the price for YOUR sins.
Don't miss out on the chapters that tell of Jesus as He healed and preached and gave food to the hungry. How he raised the dead and cast out demons.
And don't miss the teachings on hell and those who go there suffer for all eternity in the lake of fire. The flood that destroyed every person, except for the 8 people who worshiped the Lord.
Oh and so much more to read and enjoy.
2007-02-17 23:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more ridiculous the rule that gets followed, the more that it can be used to lead people.
2007-02-23 14:24:08 · answer #6 · answered by ShanShui 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To hold a sense of power over regular people.
2007-02-17 23:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by iColorz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shows humility. Humility in a woman is a virtue.
2007-02-25 20:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Starjumper the R&S Cow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For instance how could "Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you." be irrevelant.
2007-02-17 23:55:48 · answer #9 · answered by martha d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
politics. the bible was written by men.
2007-02-24 05:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cover her, with Christ.. But you knew that, right?..Know how to rightly divide the word...smile.
2007-02-17 23:53:23 · answer #11 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋