Is it Theology or Philosophy? (continued)

Submitted by Kevin Connors

 in his blog. He said that the ordination of women is a matter of internal doctrine for Catholics. Apparently, as Christ was a man, and women are different from men, women can not be Christ-like. But does that mean that women are not made in the image and likeness of God? Is the question not a philosophical one rather than a theological one?

Mary Condren wrote a perceptive article in July 26 issue of The Irish Times  that outlines the theological reasons why the Roman Catholic Church objects to women’s ordination. We urge you to read the article and consider the arguments presented. And ask yourself, “are the arguments theological, or are they philosophical?” And, if they are philosophical, are they not open to debate among members of the faith community, and subject to change?

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/opinion/2010/
0726/1224275466148.html