Thinking about reputation with seekers (1 Corinthians 11:1-16) The cultural issue A theology of gender Christ-like over cutting-edge Questions: In the context of the ancient Corinthian culture, why did head coverings matter at all? When a man wore a head covering in church, why was that an issue? When a woman did not wear a head covering in church, why was that an issue? In verses 11-12, Paul makes it clear that men and women are equal in their value and significance. Does this mean that men and women are fully interchangeable without any distinctions between the two genders? Will a church make a bigger impact in a culture by being a cool, cutting-edge, statement-setting church, or a simple church of faithful believers who live on mission to reach people with the Gospel? Why do you think so many churches get caught up in being cutting-edge over Christ-like?