Women's Role

[Evangelical]

Originally Posted by OBW

And if every word was designed to be a historical account (as we view history) of the creation, using only accurate descriptions of the events as they occurred, then you could come to all kinds of conclusions about the creation.

But if it was designed to provide a Cliff Notes overview of a lengthy and protracted process, heavily relying on metaphor, it is possible that the details are not very meaningful in a 21st century history, but very meaningful in covering a process that is not detailed.

In other words, the more you try to make detailed findings in the account v understand the overarching principles in the metaphors, the more you will wander off into a field with the cows.

Thats why I stick to the facts regarding the order of creation. Men first..women second. As Paul said. The fact he appeals to the creation order for his limitations on women tells us that this reading of Genesis is right. Men are preferred to women in leadership because Adam was created first and Adam was not deceived.