I agree Bill, but remember that Muslim also use the old testament.   The best look at the roles or men and women in Jesus time would be to look at the Muslim nations today.

I think both parties are duplicitous.  I agree with those who defend Muslims and rail against Christians.   I also think conservative are nuts to hate Hispanics who are anti-abortion, small business, generaly conservative, more male centered and should be a fit for conservative Republican ideology.   

Partisanship creates a lot of weird associations that have little to do with ethics or morals.