Neither Feminist nor Culturally Driven

[teresaq]

I thought this was an interesting point brought out here.

Resolved, That females possessing the necessary qualifications to fill that position, may, with perfect propriety, be set apart by ordination to the work of the Christian ministry” (Review and Herald, Dec. 20, 1881).

 

Apparently, this is not a new topic for us as a people. Leading up to 1881, the Advent Movement had women engaged in ministry. That practical reality is what promoted the above recommendation. It was (NOT) the result of the feminist movement trying to invade the church. (NOR) was the recommendation prompted by the inroads of popular secular culture. It simply arose as an acknowledgement of what was happening: Adventist women were preaching the gospel."

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Edited June 6, 2015 by teresaq(sda)