Man vs. Woman

For the second day in a row, a huge gallery cheered every one of Wie's shots. Around 300 people, including Wie's parents, stuck with her for most of her round. Numerous USGA officials and two deputy sheriffs attempted to clear the way for Wie and her fellow players.

Not everyone was a Wie fan, however.

"I don't think she should be here," said Danny Green, one of the top players in the field, after shooting a tournament-low 65 to stand at 2-under 138. "I think she should play in the women's tournaments because they don't let the men play in women's tournaments. I just don't agree with that, but it's not my call. She qualified and she is going by the rules. She's here and she is a great player. I've got nothing against that."

Counters Wie: "I don't really care what they think because I actually qualified for this event. So I feel I belong here. I'm not looking for 100 percent support. I know there are going to be people against me. I'm not going to stop just for them."

The Michelle Wie saga is an interesting read and watch. It should raise a strong question for our culture and today's church, Is there a distinction between Men and Women? By distinction I do not merely mean a few difference, but a distinction that puts them in two separate categories. Enough so that it would be right to say even though Michelle physically can compete against men that she should not.

The issue of women in the church is chasing closely behind. We want to say that because women are capable that they should be able. Is that enough? Isn't there a place to separate men from women, just because they are made differently, designed differently, and are to function differently?

Whether or not a 15 year old girl plays in the Master's seems insignificant, maybe it is, but maybe there is more at stake for all the 15 year old girls and boys that are watching the story.