must underpin all Christian worship and life together lest the church become a discordant and harsh noise to those around. The section begins and ends with two passages on the treatment of women in public worship. Traditionally, these have been read as Paul endorsing some sort of repressive practices in relation to women. I contend, however, that he is saying the opposite. If this is true, then what is his point? The community that loves one another as Christ loves, honors women, and gives a voice