Comments on: Huh?

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 14:41:52 +0000

This is an attempt to post what was rejected on the previous entry:

I once had a male friend (a non-Christian) who told me that having to deal with women in positions of authority over him (for example, a female police officer pulling him over) caused him to have “improper thoughts” about her, in the area of domination. I won’t go into any more detail about that, and I am not saying his reaction was correct…but I think it may be understandable psychologically. I thought it was a very interesting observation, and have wondered often whether there may be effects we cannot always see that stem from putting women in positions traditionally and usually logically held by men.

By: Dogwood Blue

Dogwood Blue — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 05:05:12 +0000

Amy, I thought you were right on the money this time. I’ve always considered myself a slight bit more feminist than the average conservative Christian woman but I can give my hearty approval to your thoughts. First, woman DON’T have the brute strength that men have. It’s an emperically proven fact. To deny it is to stick your head in the sand and your, uh, rear in the air. Women do have a tremendous ability in sports that require extreme endurance. It’s no secret that Susan Butcher won the Iditarod four times, and that Pam Reed ran 300 miles nonstop and also won the 125 mile Ultramarathon, even beating the men. (Okay, I’m getting off track. . .) But hey, women for thousands of years have endured long and agonizing childbirths without pain medication. Why can’t women got honor for that? Because, as Shannon commented, feminists don’t consider that ability to be important.

Second, you are totally right that complementing another person, even your man, does not diminish one’s own worth. Elevating your man does not mean you are lowering yourself. Grrr….

By: Weets

Weets — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:12 +0000

Your post rang with scriptural truth and practical accuracy.

Plus, you were just modeling what John the Baptist said,
“He must increase, and I must decrease.”

(even with the smiley face, I know I’m gonna get flamed on this one)

By: Aimz

Aimz — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 22:14:56 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more Amy!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:45:34 +0000

I thought the post was great. Nothing wrong with a little ego-stroking.

By: Shannon Miller

Shannon Miller — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:31:48 +0000

What I don’t get is why feminists think that women have to prove we’re “equal to” men. Aren’t they just setting men up as the standard when they say women are as strong as or as intelligent as men? I don’t hear anyone mentioning the fact that men don’t breastfeed as well or birth babies as well as women. Because femininsts don’t think that’s important. Bottom line is we’re all different, but God made us all and loves us all and so we’re all equal. If feminists could accept this no one would get all riled up when a woman asks for a little help with that pickle jar:)

By: Amy's Humble Musings

Amy's Humble Musings — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:22:13 +0000

Paula,

Cindy Swanson linked me up to a guy who wrote about how men like to be Braveheart (my words, not his). He got pounced and shredded to pieces. In a gentle, feminine way, of course. If he’d like to come out of hiding, he’s welcome to post his link and/or thoughts.

Amy

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 20:18:43 +0000

Amy,
I think it’s great to tackle topics like this. After all, if we can’t at least talk about it, who will. (I think the guys are a bit scared to have an opinion—out loud.)