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4 thoughts on “MY QUESTION FOR ALL MEN.

  1. The Bible does not tell us to subjugate women underneath men. The verse you are referring to is Ephesians 5:22. “Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord.” People have a vested interested in disparaging the Bible for whatever reason. Case in point, they fail to mention the verse that comes right before. That is Eph 5:21 “Submit to one another (men AND women) out of reverence to Christ.” In the context of the entire new testament and the example of Jesus Himself, believe me the meaning of that verse was clear. People must put the needs of others ahead of themselves. It is the basis of all relationships, ESPECIALLY between husband and wife.

    The best explanation I have ever heard of how to interpret Eph 5:21 came from a Chinese couple I knew. They told me a story about heaven and hell. In hell everyone is seated around a giant banquet table full of food. They are in misery bc their chopsticks are longer than their arms and they cannot get the food into their mouths. In heaven, well, it’s the exact same situation only in heaven they are happy and satisfied bc in heaven they feed each other, never themselves.

    This is how marriages must be. Husbands must take care of their wives ahead of themselves and vice versa. It’s the only way a marriage can thrive, fostering real love and respect for one another. ALL marriages fail bc they feed themselves as of first importance.

    The meaning of these verses are VERY different from what you say they mean. I hope you can see that there is actually a very important and significant lesson in these words. And let’s not neglect the verse for husbands, “Husbands love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” What do these words imply? Who has the greater obligation to submit to whom? I dare any man to practice this principal with their wife.

    • Thanks Alex. Points well taken and I know that part of scripture well. However, its daily use is to subjugate women. Most people don’t know the context, so like all things religious the text is used as a means to dominate. Unfortunately these are the facts. It would be a success of religion if religious people would promote appropriate understanding. Notwithstanding my point is that women continue to be treated poorly in this society and around the world. In western society women have it better, but still they aren’t treated as they deserve. I am hoping and praying for better for my daughters.

  2. Yeah I agree, Enzro. It’s not easy being a woman. I’ve always wanted a daughter, and wanting the best for her I’d imagine it isn’t easy being a dad to a girl either.

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