Why can't women be Priests?

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Why can't women be Priests?

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Just wondering? :?

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Because they can't grow beards (most of them, anyway).

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A little humour. ;)

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Post by Andreas »

:mrgreen:

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Post by PFC Nektarios »

That wasnt funny. Why dont you show some respect for the priesthood.

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Post by Andreas »

I'm one of those guy's that does not think there is very much room for jokes when it comes to what's Holy, but I don't think that was a disrespectful joke made by mor. But I could always be wrong. :wink:

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OrthodoxLearner wrote:

That wasnt funny. Why dont you show some respect for the priesthood.

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You're one to be talking about showing respect.

anastasios

p.s. it was funny. lighten up!

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