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Try a reading by Khalil Gibran. He has some beautiful wedding readings.

It could be a situational comment. After all, Paul was not expecting his letters to be gathered together and made into the majority of the new testament. We would all probably put alot more thought into our posts if we knew they were going to be made into a relgious text. However, it could also be an edited statement.

True...but women were considered in judaic law as only slightly better then gentiles. Plus, you have to remember that Paul was evangelizing, starting churches, and writing letters primarily to gentile populations. Peter had to be chastised by Paul for refusing to eat with a mixed group of gentiles and jews that were now all christians. Where Paul refers back to the law makes me wonder if this isn't an interpolation (add in) by a later scribe in 1 Cor 14:34.

On the topic of Paul's view on women....My question is this. Why would Paul refer back to the old testament law, when he had argued with Peter and James that it should not apply to gentiles? To me, that would appear to either be a contradiction in his message, or indication of tampering with the original text. Consider the following.... Acts 18:24-26 Priscilla and Aquilla BOTH disciple Apollos. This would mean that Priscilla (a woman) taught a man. Acts 21:9 There are 4 prophetesses mentioned Roman 16:1 Paul refers to Phoebe as diakonos (this translates to minister) Romans 16:7 Paul refers to Andronicus and Junia as "outstanding among the apostles"...Junia is a woman. 1 Cor. 16:3 Priscilla and Aquila are referred to as "fellow workers"...also, Priscilla is listed first..The more important of 2 people was commonly listed first. Galatians 3:28 "THere is nieither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, aor you are all one in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:2 Paul refers to Euodia and Syntyche (women) as coworkers and active evangelists (this logically would mean they were preaching/teaching) Philemon 2 Paul refers to "...Apphia, our sister...." as one of 3 leaders of a house church 2 Tim. 1:5; 3:15 Timothy was taught by his mother and grandmother. Also, the early church would probably have had a much harder time surviving and growing if it hadn't been for women...The following are a list of women who owned houses that churches met in... 1 Cor. 1:11 - Chloe Acts 12:12- Mother of Mark Acts 16:14-5 & 40- Lydia Col 4:15- Nympha Plus, let's not forget the fact that it was the women who stayed with Jesus at the crucifiction as well as women who discovered the empty tomb. Mary Magdalene was the apostle to the apostles, and on the day of Pentecost, the holy spirit was poured out on all of them.

No news yet from the parents. However, even if this is a no go, perhaps we as a group should consider writing a service. I know that in the area of the country I'm in, there is a large number of hispanic people.

Not very closely...their Present Day was on December 25th.

If you're Christian, try visiting your local Anglican or Catholic church. We actually use quite a bit of ritual. If you like it, then you can order a book off the internet that will tell you how to perform the rituals.

That's a definite. Oh well, even if things don't work out, this has definitely been a learning experience!

Yeah...they don't celebrate birthdays. And the typical Quince starts with a Thanksgiving Mass.....hence..the problems I'm having.

Her family is from Mexico....then, to confuse matters...she says she's Jehovah's Witness.....so I asked her to check with her mother first. I may end up modifying the service....

Ok...I've been asked to do a Quincinera for a girl. Which rite do I use??

Ok...this one is a kids book (with pictures)...It's Nine Spoons, a Chanukah Story by Marci Stillerman. Beautiful story. I heighly recommend it. It's based on true events, and is about how a group of prisoners at a concentration camp sacrifice in order to observe Chanukah. Beautiful story with a beautiful lesson.

Hmmm...I'd travel with my husband.

Hmmm...let's see, I like many different types of music. I enjoy Soca, classical instrumental, classical vocal, music from the 50's, jazz, blugrass, some country, and the classic hymns I grew up with. I really can't stand things that are loud and harsh sounding...although I do listen to ICP when extremely ticked off...go figure.

Well, it depends on what you are comfortable with, and what the parishioners/client are comfy with. If they come from a protestant or wiccan background, your congregation / client might be more comfortable if you wore either a graduation gown and stole, or your street clothes. If your congregation/client are catholic in background, they might prefer a cassock/alb/chasuble and stole.

Hmmm...let's see, it's been a while since I read SciFi. However, I've found that my students all love Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow, by Card. I've always enjoyed The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. Can't remember the author, but an excellent read. And of course, Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles. My kids tend to like the short story in it entitled "There Will Come Soft Rains". Also, The Dragonrider of Pern series, the Dragonsongs series, and the Crystal Singer series all by McCafferey if I am correct. They tend to appeal to my female students more.

Finished The Jesus Papers , and Misquoting Jesus. Quite good reads. Now I've moved on to The Other Bible. Should be interesting.

Most movies are based on some type of mythology, whether it is the hero of American folklore who makes an ultimate sacrifice, the "loki" style trickster which can be seen in many comedic films, or other mythic creatures...why? Because as humans, we identify with them. We recognize them and we recognize those parts of us that we wish could be shown. It's one of the reasons that I tell kids that religion is the strongest influence on history and culture. If you can understand a culture's religion, that you have a better chance of understanding the people and culture. Just my 2 cents.

Hooray for Von!!!

St. John of the Cross' Dark Night of the Soul