We Should Not Evaluate Christian Doctrine By What Others Say. Some people don't have enough love of truth to be saved. The love of our fellow man has bearing on loving truth. The two cannot be separated, are they both necessary. It is wise to fast and pray when we hear a doctrine that is unknown.
Public opinion is usually wrong.
Recent discoveries indicate that women were active in church. Including women in the leading of non priestly duties could be considered another sign of the true church. This question does not imply receiving and exercising priesthood. No New Testament scripture implying that women were ordained by the apostles or other priesthood has been found. It is not just OK for women to take part in leading the congregation in prayer but highly recommended.