What is wrong with a woman leading us at prayers at the church or mosque?
Do our prayers go to hell when a woman leads us in prayer?
Shall we have less trouble in all these places where we pray from, when we get women to be preachers?
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It is something that has always bothered me a lot since childhood.
“Why is it that only men in the Catholic church are permitted to lead mass”?
Why are women not even permitted to listen and receive our confessions?
The women and girls are left to literally handle all the other duties of ensuring the parishes are flowing smoothly.
From growing food, caring for the priests at the parish, educating their fellow women and children about the holy word among others.
Is this care work ever quantified?
How many of us even recognize this work, they do?
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In our ways of socialization,
I strongly believe these women devoted to the work of the lord are in a much better position to know who needs what assistance or who would be best to work with to develop the parish.
The priests, many times, don’t even know half of their parishioners!
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I want more women ordained.
If this doesn’t happen, a moment in time will come when Catholic women decide to start their own churches or places of worship and will make them much more inclusive to women and children!
It has been done elsewhere and believe me; it may not be a sight you would like to see!
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Women give so much (what we see, what we can see and what we are only told of) to the church and pulpit.
Consequentially, they must be at the front of the church and the pulpit!
I repeat; I want more women ordained!
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What do you think?
I have always thought it was ridiculous that women aren’t allowed to be ministers in some areas and religions. Women are just as capable of spreading the word as men.
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The write up is very encouraging
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In this time and era women are getting recognition equal to men so why not in the church too. I hope women get the recognition they deserve.
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It’s an ongoing problem with historic roots. Over time, it will change and you will see more women leading congregations, but change is painfully slow.
Women priests are just wow, not only in Christianity but in every religion. It will take time but I’m sure more and more women will be given priesthood.
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It is nice to see more women in a variety of professions, especially those that are typically male dominated. Interesting to think about what careers are mostly men.
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I agree with your sentiment. Some of the most powerful speakers in the world are women, so they should be permitted to use those strengths to teach the greatest lessons of all.
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This is an eye-opening post. Women need to be given such opportunities
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I think it’s a really interesting and important question to ask why women aren’t allowed to lead prayers in some religious spaces. It’s frustrating to see that women are often relegated to supporting roles in the church or mosque, despite all of the hard work they do to make sure everything runs smoothly. It’s also worth considering whether having more women in leadership positions could help to make religious spaces more inclusive and welcoming to all. I believe that if women are willing and able to step up and lead, they should be given the opportunity to do so. After all, if they care so deeply about the work of the church or mosque, they are likely to be the best equipped to serve as its leaders.
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Thanks for sharing this post. I enjoyed it and the world must give women attention
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There are some powerful women speakers in the faith. Joyce Meyer, for sure comers to mind. She’s good.
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Very interesting perspective, nothing for the woman to lead and be part of the community in places like these two.
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You’ve ignited a powerful conversation about equality and inclusivity in religious practices! Your words are not just a reflection but a call for a more inclusive and diverse approach to spiritual leadership.
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I completely agree with you. It’s great to see religious practices being discussed with such equality and inclusion!
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Idk why the woman cannot do as the man can do. Equality should be highlighted now!
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Maybe there’s a reason why women on some religions doesn’t ordained women but we should look for the better perspective that all of the gender can embody and pray to their god.
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