The pastoral office is one of the most critical in Christianity.
Reflecting their divergent understandings of the purpose of or.
In recent decades, three broad types of arguments have been raised against women\'s ordination: nontheological (primarily cultural or political), Protestant, and Catholic.
A specific area of contention has been the role of women in pastoral leadership.
Historically, however, Christians have not been able to agree on the precise nature and limits of that office.
The pastoral office is one of the most critical in Christianity