Are we in the 3rd century, or the 21st century?  The Church of England has blocked women from becoming bishops.   Is the church above the law of equal opportunity?

Why do christian institutions, in fact all monotheistic institutions, have such a hard time accepting basic equality between the sexes?

The golden rule promotes equality, to treat others as you wish they would treat ourselves.  How can this principal be brought into action if its major proponent, the church, cannot view our two genders of our species as equal?

I know the Baptist Church's tradition is to have only men preaching in the pulpit. This is their tradition and MorningCalm is in agreement with it.

The United United Church, on the other hand, does not make a distinction between women and men preaching, leading worship and being called to ministry.

In a thread in Church Life MorningCalm has made some pointed comments regarding this and he challenged me to start a thread.