For the scripture in timothy that says that women can not have authority or teach, here is a more sound explanation of what Paul meant.
http://www.truthortradition.com/articles/the-role-of-women-in-the-church
http://www.truthortradition.com/articles/the-role-of-women-in-the-church-2
And the audio of that post:
http://www.stfpodcast.com/File/mar_apr_1996_role_of_women_pt1.mp3
http://www.stfpodcast.com/File/may_jun_2001_role_of_women.mp3