[Doc Holliday]

Thanks, I will try to go back and work on a few of the other ? in the first post before I respond too your other post.
8. I believe from my study of the Word that alot of churchs have taken I Corinthians 11:15 out of text. Again, you have to know who is doing the talking: Which would be the Apostle Paul: Who they are talking too: Which would be the church at Corinth: And what they are talking about: which would be, the church of Corinth was have problems within the church because the converted Jews (now Christians) and the Gentiles (now Christians) differed in opinion on the old laws ( Mosaic Laws). Again you have to look at the entire text, not just a line here and there. you are right history does tell us of women cutting there hair and it was against the mosaic law, Their hair was used to cover their face when they went to the temple to pray. But Paul was using this as an example too the church because they understood that type of example. If you read futher on 11:16, Paul says " we have no such custom, neither the churches of God." He is basically saying, If you want to leave your hair long, leave it, if you want to cut it, then cut it. None of that should come between the members at the church of Corinth.

How I do agree that we shouldnt look at one verse but you know as well as I that churchs, members as well as preachers dont always do that.

Not just that it was against mosaic law but that prostitutes shaved their heads during that time, as well as followers one of the most prominent greco/roman gods was Dionysus, the god of wine, which was especially popular among women. those worshipers shaved their heads,my professors at both schools said the same thing concerning this. It was a statement against prostitution, and pagan worship, and that was the historical interpretation. Your interpretation is leave it or cut it. Old Regulars on the other hand basically say that it a shame to for a woman to cut her glory and should remain long.

This actually made me think of something that happened with some of my relatives several years ago. I had a great aunt, and uncle who were chastising their 2 teenagers sons over the way the dressed, and the way they had let their hair grow down past their shoulders, saying things like you look like a girl, and a derogatory name for a homosexual, etc, etc. To which my cousin went into the living room and took down a picture from the mantle of their home brought it into the kitchen and said "OK Mom, look at this painting of Jesus, now are you saying that he looks like a ...........". To which my aunt said "you know your hair doesn't look all that bad". I suppose she experienced what is known as a paradigm shift.

My Aunt never ever said another thing to them about their hair.