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Originally Posted by Aquila
Nope. We simply prayed and studied the passage and a number of commentaries and linguistic sources. It was fascinating really. For example I realized that it gives an awesome perspective of true holiness standards. For example, if this interpretation is correct, Paul was setting a standard based on cultural norms of the Mediterranean world for the Corinthian church; he wasn't commanding uncut hair or even head coverings.... he was commanding modesty. This would translate broadly in principle. For example, in today's culture fishnet stockings are a bit provocative...Paul's standard about veils would be like a pastor setting a standard for modest natural pantyhose. Or setting a facial hair standard, etc. It perfectly illustrates how a man of God can look at cultural norms and set a standard in the church to maintain modesty and decency.
Now it becomes a powerful tool to move more conservatively if necessary....it's not about making women wear mop-like hair down to their ankles or little bonnets. It's REAL practical.
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To bad your argument fails at the "based" on culture of the time aspect.
I love picking on you!
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