A Response to the Op-ed Piece: Woman, Know Thy Place.

Here is a link to an op-ed piece that is disgusting to my mind and I would like to take the time to respond before I submit this post to the tribune.  I ask that you read this short and bigoted piece before you read my response.  You can find it here.
The op-ed commentary by Mr. Marples is so steeped in ignorance I honestly don't know where to begin, so I'll just start with the scholarly merits of 1 Corinthians 14:34-35.  This passage appears to condemn female participation in churches and synagogues, However, it completely contradicts verse 11:5, in which Paul states clearly that women can actively pray and prophesy during services. It is clear to a great many theologians and scholars that verses 14:33b to 36 are later additions, added by an anonymous forger with little to no talent for forgery. Biblical scholar Hans Conzelmann's comments on these verses are as follows: "Moreover, there are peculiarities of linguistic usage, and of thought. [within them]." If these verses are removed, then Verse 33a merges with Verse 37 into a more smooth and seamless transition. It appears to those well educated on the subject that these verses were not originally written by Paul. The stand against female ordination by many denominations, including our own, is based on these verses, but the knowledge that these verses were forged should give any believer great cause for reflection and hopefully lead to a more open mind on the subject. 
Also, given that the hierarchy of creation ends with the creation of Eve and therefore places her at the pinnacle of creation, a good case can be made that there is something special about women within the realm of humanity.  One could even argue that women are superior by that logic.
Mr.Marple is also in error by equating equality to political correctness, they are in fact two different things.  Political correctness is not always equal but the goal of equality is to treat all people as they truly are-as equal in the sight of God.  We all share an equal portion of our divine inheritance as children of God.  All are alike unto God remember?
And yes I'm sure Brigham Young would be against sharing the spot light with women as if they were equal or something were he alive today just as he refused minorities the priesthood, which by the way was a matter of policy and not scripture as evident by the ordination of Joseph Smith's informally adopted step-brother, a black man named Elijah Abel by Joseph Smith.
And Joseph Smith and Emma Smith allowed for the Relief Society to be a fundamental part of our church, making the LDS church one of the most progressive branches of Christianity in 19th century America.
The bigotry and ignorance espoused by Mr. Marples and others is not shared by the Savior, after all how can you truly love someone unconditionally as the Lord loves us if you are prejudiced against them?  We are told by Jesus that the two greatest commandments are: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets."
Mr.Marples may need to read the scriptures again, in their proper context because if he did he would see that what he is preaching is completely incompatible with the love and acceptance Jesus preached.  I recommend that he and those that agree with him read Sisters at the Well: Women and the Life and Teaching of Jesus.  It can be found at any Deseret Book store and as in ebook format as well.  Since you clearly need to read it so bad I'll buy you a copy personally Brother Marples.