Absolutely not! It isn't even close to being disrespectful to women...this particular young man has his beliefs just like everyone else on here has their's...why can't he make this decision and not essentially be called a coward...I think he is a very courageous young man for going against what seems to be the norm of this thread and sticking to his guns!! Not one person has questioned the ability of this young lady...it is just his personal understanding of Scripture and he should be applauded for keeping his faith...not degraded for making a stand!!