Confession does not address human sexuality and the roles of men and women in marriage. The requirement for elders or pastors to be men is clearly stated in article 44; however, the topic of human sexuality and the role of women in the church was not a major issue at the time this Confession was originally written. Today, the cultural and legal context of the world requires that churches have a clear written statement about these matters. This omission might be addressed by adopting the Danver’s Statement