tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732919976442735382.post3639756510203198701..comments2023-10-08T10:24:24.396+01:00Comments on Stephen's Liberal Journal: Women BishopsStephen Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03027718551675624433noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732919976442735382.post-62870780172517757982008-07-08T14:44:00.000+01:002008-07-08T14:44:00.000+01:00I heard that some of the Bishops were in tears on ...I heard that some of the Bishops were in tears on the announcement of the ruling.<br><br>Does that not mean that there are already Bishops that are (big) girls?<br><br>(am i allowed to say that?)fred barboohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00876915561567294136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732919976442735382.post-23425793720359218822008-07-08T14:57:00.000+01:002008-07-08T14:57:00.000+01:00Well you just have. Personally I'll not take o...Well you just have. Personally I'll not take offence.<br><br>Bishop to Queen 8.Stephen Glennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03027718551675624433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3732919976442735382.post-41207966446480743572008-07-08T21:13:00.000+01:002008-07-08T21:13:00.000+01:00I am aware, Master Stephen, that your reputation f...I am aware, Master Stephen, that your reputation for biblical understanding is known far and wide. So maybe you could help me with something as I am a little confused.<br><br>I have read and re-read the book of Ruth many times and I don't see anything in what Ruth or Naomi do that supports the idea of women bishops. All I see is a story of two refugees widows who have their life restored (redeemed) when some farmer bloke called Boaz marries Ruth.<br><br>There ARE convincing biblical arguments to be made in support of women bishops but I'm not sure the book of Ruth is where I'd go looking for them.Cousin Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17559845391495215596noreply@blogger.com