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What are the key theological issues which divide those who would argue for the ordination of women as Bishops, from those who argue against it?

The eschatological imperative (Reason)
Many advocates of women bishops speak of the living God who reveals his ways to his people through the power of his spirit. If opponents believe that the Bible prohibits women bishops, advocates might argue that 'growth and development are possible...in ethical requirements beyond the explicit letter of the scriptural revelation'.[1] By employing this redemptive-movement hermeneutical reading of scripture, advocates understand the Church to be participating in the work of God to lessen the effects of the curse, which at our fall brought trouble into the relationship between women and men.

Those who prohibit women to the episcopate might argue that revelation finished with the Bible, which is sufficient. The Holy Spirit acts in accordance with scripture and key texts are often interpreted as......

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