Quote from: Stavro on July 13, 2015, 08:40:19 PM
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How do you know so much about what the Theotokos did or did not do in church? Where is all this documented?
I cannot prove a negative.
Then don't assert it.
Are you aware of the concept that one cannot prove a negative?
Consider this:
+ The church history does not include any individual liturgical role for women, and it is totally absent.
+ The scripture explicitly forbids women to preach in the church, and offers a strong theological reason to for this command.
+ Praxis does not include any traces of individual and special roles for women in church worship. They are part of the congregation as much as laymen are, not to occupy special places in chanting, reading or offering.
+ The the canons clearly seal this issue, confirming Tradition, Scripture and Praxis with preventing any special .
+ This heresy appears only in an age of liberalism and increasing feminism, aided by ecclesiastical confusion and lack of courage by clergy to proclaim the truth.
To further confirm the nature of this teaching as heretical, the role of St. Mary in the church was not one of leadership. If the audacious breach of Tradition in allowing women to preach or lead is warranted, it would have been breached first by the Theotokos and we would have had some indication, even one hint.
If the above is contested, the burden of proof is on you.
Quote from: Stavro on July 13, 2015, 08:40:19 PM
Do you have proof that the holy Theotokos was a priestess, or performing any duties of the clergy?
I never asserted any such thing.
Good. That is enough for me.