“Will You Listen?”
So many-in fact the majority of- social media interactions I have seen on the topics of gender equality in marriage and abuse: Woman: I believe in equality. Man: No. Rebellious feminist! (Insert many Bible references out of context) Woman: I have been abused. These are the implications of this teaching. Man: Because you didn’t submit and are rebellious. Woman: I just want to be treated as an equal. Man: No can do because…Bible… (again out of context). I get to rule over you and if you don’t like it you are rebellious and an evil feminist and hate God and His word. Woman: But the Bible says _______. What about these passages? Man: {ignores the passages and once again lists the same 4 verses without commentary} Woman: Once again, what about _____ passages? And ____ examples? And my experience and that of my children and others I know and love? Man: There is no abuse, there is only insubordination and rebellion. Stop your slander and feminist victim mentality. ...