I think worrying about hair length, male or female, is legalism. I also think hair length can be influenced by cultural or peer pressure. I like my hair long, and I have been persuaded an older woman looks better with short hair.
I tried it and it wasn't me. So growing it out again.
As far as the Scripture, which really wasn't posted except in passing, I think we have to keep Greek culture in mind when we read it. There were traditions for married women, and for men. Paul just wanted the people, who were very pagan, in the most corrupt town in the world to behave and be an example for the people coming into the church, and those on the outside.
To "Corinthinanize"meant to be engrossed in a lewd and sexually immoral lifestyle. The number of sailors and prostitutes in in Corinth was greater than any other city. So Paul needed to set the young church straight. The rest of 1 Cor. 11 concerns taking the Lord's Supper and examining oneself. I think that is why Paul started with hair and hair covering, moving on to what was really important. It was all about examining your own heart, and confessing sin.
And that is relevant in any age or culture!
I tried it and it wasn't me. So growing it out again.
As far as the Scripture, which really wasn't posted except in passing, I think we have to keep Greek culture in mind when we read it. There were traditions for married women, and for men. Paul just wanted the people, who were very pagan, in the most corrupt town in the world to behave and be an example for the people coming into the church, and those on the outside.
To "Corinthinanize"meant to be engrossed in a lewd and sexually immoral lifestyle. The number of sailors and prostitutes in in Corinth was greater than any other city. So Paul needed to set the young church straight. The rest of 1 Cor. 11 concerns taking the Lord's Supper and examining oneself. I think that is why Paul started with hair and hair covering, moving on to what was really important. It was all about examining your own heart, and confessing sin.
And that is relevant in any age or culture!