The Persecution of Women in the Church

Originally Posted by Newman

I don't think that was the intent of the original post. However, alleged "holiness standards" that aren't Scriptural or personal conviction are a heavy burden for many women to bear.

The ones that couldn't do it, aren't with us any longer. So hardly fair to point at those that remain as proof that the standards aren't in fact detrimental to some women.

I would point out, preemptively that the burden isn't the same for the pastor's wife as it is for the wife of someone not on church payroll. The peer pressure of working outside the home works in the opposite direction of a minister's wife.

Furthermore, if said standards are placed on women because of the fear that men lust uncontollably, then we are beginning to look at fear and oppression in the name of religion rather than freedom to move in Christ. The same kind of warped reasons are given for cloaking muslim women with or without their consent.

Amen to that ! I will say this, at the Virginia Campmeeting this year a certain preacher said something to the woman they should be greatful that the men don't make their women wear what the moslems wear. That Islam is the fasting growing religion and the women should be greatful for their standards. Im only repeating what I heard from an individual that was there. Howbeit, if you hold a gun to a womans head, I guess she'll wear anything.