Complex sentence: Supporters of gender distinction often argue that gender distinction does not endorse oppression or abuse of authority since in all these texts those in leadership are given mandates to rule with godliness and love and that love must be subject to Christ's example.
Split into simpler sentences: Supporters of gender distinction often argue that gender distinction does not endorse oppression or abuse of authority. They say those in leadership are given mandates to rule with godliness and love, and that love must be subject to Christ's example.