82-01-25 Christian Woman What does Paul mean "to keep silent in the church"? What about braided hair and jewelry? Is woman under a curse? If so, is it because of Eve? Is the husband ruling over the wife a punishment? While men and women are equal before God, there are differences. In Genesis, God established leadership in the family and the church, but not as the gentiles. It is not dominance, but leadership. Marriage happens in parallel. Both do their part.