Should women be able to

I do not think that women should be allowed to serve communion. I also do not believe that women should be allowed to be pastors...

You right, friend. There is no found in the bible about communion. That is only a kind of tradition. Don't be disappointed about this but the bible says: It's clear that there is no practice about that thing...read the bible and you found the truth

Other than the Roman Catholic church I thought that all christian churches permitted women to serve the Eucharist. The Anglican church was driven in two by the decision to ordain women and is still mulling over the rights of women to be appointed to Bishoprics - although the US Episcopalian church has already got over that hurdle. I have no problem with women holding down functions preciously reserved for men. Churches need to develop or they will die. Go for it girls....

hang on... I don't get it... what is communion?

Hi laglen, However modern are not we the tradition and culture thing hardly change. But slowly though, they are making their entry and one day all would accept communion even from women. Even in some Hindu temples here in India are not allowed to enter the temple. What was the ritual hundred years ago has not changed even they know there is no problem allowing women in. But as it is it has to be like this.

I feel that the Christian churches were set up to be led by men. That is what is indicated in the Bible and if one believes in the Bible women are not to be leaders. In the process of 'serving' communion, that puts women in the position of 'leader'.

if im not mistaken eucharistic ministers in the catholic church are permitted to give the host, the church i go to in florida does but it's up to each specific church if its permitted or not. doesnt matter to me who i get the host from

I don't see anything wrong with women serving communion in the church. In our church I myself is a volunteer usher. I don't only pass the bag for tightes, but communion elements as well. It says in the bible that we are all called to royal priesthood. Each and everyone is called by God to participate in His works, the bible did not actually specified if male or female. Your pastor is right about traditions, I really hope we do away with traditions and follow what is in the scripture. In the end it is not the procedure that is going to be judged it's the heart of the person doing the procedure.

Canadian Human Rights gives women the freedom of conscience and Religion. Freedom of thought, belief, opinion, and expression. Freedom of peaceful assembly, and association. If a Religious Organization were to put pressure of Women's Rights in Canada, it would be an infraction of Canadian Law. Canadians take this Law very seriously! Where does the Bible say that women are not equal with men? (and don't quote the Pope!)

There is no harm if women serve communion, but may be people object to it because on certain days they consider her unclean, the time she is having her periods.

I don't think it is wrong for woman to give communion. but before the woman can give communion, she must first be authorised or ordained as a deaconess at least then she will be entitled to give communion. Don't forget the first person to witness the resurrection of Christ is Mary Magdalene and she is a woman. So there should be no discrimination about who should give communion or who should not because of their gender.

Here in india in temples, we woman folk feed poor persons, distribute clothes, food during flood and other natural calamities. Men too do this, there is no distinguish between men or women in this regard. thanks for this discussion god bless you cheers kalyani

You are absolutely right. There is no where in scripture that says Only men can serve, although it is suggested. But then again, there is no where in scripture that says a woman can serve in that position, it is not even suggested. This issue is NOT God's Word. IF one wishes to look at it in that context, you would have to conclude that it( God's Word ) favors the service of men in that capacity, as Jesus neither sought out any woman, not even his own mother,nor blessed any woman for providing priestly duties. Faith asks for obedience to the church elders, so as long as obedience is in the mix, one does not sin either by accepting, nor rejecting a dogma that is given as choice. So one can conclude what their heart tells them I guess. And, therefore, it is a personal choice whether to accept communion for any lay person. A choice that needs to be respected.

Does God discriminate against women because he created us with internal genitals rather than dangling ones? And how do you even know that the person serving your communion isn't intersexed (someone born with genes and traits of both sexes)? Does God hate them, after having created them? Or allowing certain genes to mutate TO create them? Did Jesus not love all? Did he really care if they were man or woman?

Sure. Why not? I don't really see what the problem is other than people are creatures of habit and it has always been the priest that served it. In this day and age, the people should be thankful that they have so many members of their church that they need help in serving up the communion, I would think.

It is a very outdated concept not to. I am guessing those who refuse to accept communion from them are men? They simply are insecure for having such a stubborn belief, they are afraid to give women equal footing as they are afraid to let women shine because they know we are as capable as they are of doing anything and it is their silly fear of this that holds them back it is unfortunate.

I did not know that was even an issue in today's society. I have always been served communion by women and have even had women preachers and that was even when I went to very strict Christian churches (though they were non-denominational, they were strict in following the Bible). I gues my answer would have to be a definite yes to this question.

I don't see why not! As a society, I think we're already matured enough to get through this hurdle/discussion. I believe there is nothing a man can do, that a woman can't also do. Politics have shown us that, I don't see why religion can't do the same. The church I go to have women serving communion. And I don't see people having problems with it.

I believe women can serve communion. Why in the world they can't. You know some people adhere to their old beliefs and it's so hard to convince them. Well it's their rights. Yes I accept communion from a man or a woman, the important thing is the body of Christ. And these women are trained and offer their service freely to God.

When in doubt, go to the Word. I know what the bible teaches regarding female leadership, but in this instance, I don't believe that's a factor. If a woman can watch our bad children during service, and clean our toilets, I believe they can serve a tray! As a pastor, it's very encouraging to see women rise up and do something in order to be a blessing to the house of God. Some of the best men I've seen in the church (service wise), have been women!!