It was adam and eve that both rebelled against God ; Eve directly and Adam was pursuaded by Eve to do the same.Ivellious wrote:CallMeDave, I don't know your point about the fall. I get that Eve was deceived but it was not her act that condemned humanity. Only Adam's sin "counted" in the long run, so to speak.
You are right, Jesus did not discriminate, but every denomination of Christianity and numerous parts of the Bible itself do subjugate women to a lesser role, and the institution of Christianity has carried that role for 2000 years now. Even you saying that women shouldn't be allowed to be a church leader is kind of strange to me...What is the rationale? You say that the sexism in the Bible is a product of the times and culture of 2000 years ago, but it's ok to say that women shouldn't be allowed to be preachers even when that culture should have died out years ago?
You need to understand that the Bible reports on such things that were typical of that culture and does not necessarily condone them. In many instances, The Bible sets up fairness and equity on many issues such as Slaves and Owners.
The main reason why many denominations today allow women to be the Head of a Flock (Pastor of a church) is because Gods established way was for men to take the leadership role while women and children followed the leading of a man/husband . Its not that women are put down or arent capable, its just because that is the order which God established ... a President and Vice President so to speak . Theres some good reading on the Home Site with Answers for Atheists if you want to learn more about Women in the Christian Faith.