GCSE Philosophy and Ethics Practice Exam

Which denomination has been ordaining women for nearly 100 years?

1. The Catholic Church

2. Some Baptist and Pentecostal Churches

3. Orthodox Church

4. Evangelical Churches

The correct answer is: Some Baptist and Pentecostal Churches

The correct answer highlights that certain Baptist and Pentecostal churches have indeed been ordaining women for nearly a century. These denominations have a history of supporting and promoting women's roles in ministry, often emphasizing the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. This belief allows women to take on leadership roles and serves as a recognition of their spiritual gifts and capabilities, irrespective of gender. In contrast, the Catholic Church has a longstanding tradition that does not permit the ordination of women. Similarly, the Orthodox Church maintains a traditional stance on gender roles within the clergy, restricting priesthood to men. Evangelical churches vary widely in their beliefs and practices regarding women's ordination, but most of them do not have the same historical continuity in ordaining women as the Baptist and Pentecostal traditions. Therefore, the emphasis on the nearly 100-year history of ordaining women aligns best with the practices of certain Baptist and Pentecostal churches.