Sorry I miss read. I thought that was how you were interpreting what he said, not what he actually said- though being truly inclusive "god speaks to all people" would of been better. Maybe you could discuss with him inclusive language? It seems silly but it does make a difference. As for my guess of sexism... I have a lot of personal issues with the church. Hell, one minister thought I wasn't even able to change a lightbulb because I was a delicate woman. I am involved with missionary work at times and meet many religious leaders... The majority of whom believe "the woman is the lamb and it is the role of the man to shelter and guide her", and i need a man to make my life whole (which good luck-im gay) Also, in many churches I STILL could not be a preacher/minister/pastor because women aren't allowed positions of authority. I'm sorry I was wrong in this case, but it holds true in many others.