A Thought for the Day

[Dr. K.R. Allen]

It is more simple than some might think when trying to identify a feminist under the guise of Judeo-Christianity. If in doubt ask a professing Christian woman: "Do you not worship a man?" A born again and godly woman recognizes that God came in the flesh as Jesus Christ and thus she does indeed worship a man, albeit a perfect man of course. In reality every person alive works under the authority of a man, the God-Man Jesus Christ since has has all authority over heaven and earth (Matt. 28:18-20). In some places egalitarians and other types of ideologies have damaged women and hurt them. Too sometimes people spend a lot of time in debate over these matters of complementarian perspectives versus egalitarian perspectives. For sure numerous books and academic texts exist revealing the arguments and debate. But in the common areas it can be as simple as due recognition of Jesus having come as a man. Why did God choose to do that? Why did he not show up as a woman, or as a neutral type gender? Questions like these go along way in calling people back to the issue of Creation order. God is concerned with order and functional roles. Him showing up as a sinless man is enough in and of itself to reveal the heart of a woman. Does she gladly acknowledge that she worships a man or does such a thought cause her consternation of the heart and mind? You may find out much by simple questions like this without diving into a comprehensive extended debate over the matter. Too it might sow seeds in the hearts of those being drawn astray by feminist ideologies. Food for thought!

 

[Isabella]

Because if Jesus was a girl she would have been married off at 12 and had a baby a year until she was a knackered out old mare! Tell me how could she preach then?

I am sorry but that is a poor argument when you consider the Socio-political status of the genders of the time.

B

 

[steve]

as a male, i want to apologise for this post.
it does not enhance the bibfam message at all and is completely unnecessary.

steve.........the feminist?

 

[CecilW]

Why did he not show up as a woman, or as a neutral type gender?

In holding that he was, by choice, a Celibate, without any specific Biblical word to that effect, nearly all of Christianity places Him in a position of being nearly a "neutral gender type", and of NOT having been tempted in every way man (the species) is, in not having to deal with certain relationships.

I kinda see your point, Keith. Will have to think on it a bit. Guess a strong negative response might tell a body something. Not so sure that a better response necessarily means marital bliss.

 

[Anonymous]

Because if Jesus was a girl she would have been married off at 12 and had a baby a year until she was a knackered out old mare! Tell me how could she preach then?

Isabella...I understand that you aren't a Christian but this comment is inappropriate and offensive to many of us who are.

 

[Anonymous]

How so? Please explain, are you objecting to a very basic historical fact that women did not have the same rights as men which would not have enabled a female to have the same sort of life a man

The Socio-political status of the genders wasn't the issue of the OP....

are you just objecting because I said something?

Honestly Isabella! Grow up!

 

[Anonymous]

Answer the question. If you can't, don't waste my time. I read the OP very well thank you very much, did you?

Yep I read it.
You seem to be consistently rude and deliberately antagonistic (and I get the feeling you like it that way). When you make comments regarding matters of Faith (specifically "Jesus"), it would be nice if you would try to do so respectfully. The tone and wording of your aforementioned comment came off as rude.

 

[Isabella]

So, as I suspected it was the latter since a) I was making a statement about why the OP was absurd from a sociological standpoint, nothing to do with religion since I have said on numerous occasions I do not feel qualified to comment on religion, history, on the other hand, I have every right to comment on. Secondly, I asked you to point out what I wrote that was offensive and you (finally) replied with 'tone'. My 'tone is by the by Fairlight, since I was mocking the OP's silly post, not Jesus. In fact, I did not mention Jesus. If you want to be hyper sensitive about a tone mocking the thought provoking concept of 'Jesus was a man so you ladies remember that' it is up to you, but for me, I will call it.

B - Speaking a historian/sociologist/anti nonsensical posts advocate not as a feminist/atheist (I am not btw)/evil minded anti-Christ demoness or whatever else nonsense I have been called on here.

PS if anyone can give me an example of a 30+ single Jewish woman living in the middle east about 2000 years ago, with no kids, learned, able to travel freely and preach openly without getting a) accused of being a harlot/witch/foreigner or b) Stoned; you would have my undying gratitude, otherwise, my reply from earlier still stands.

 

[Anonymous]

How so? Please explain, are you objecting to a very basic historical fact that women did not have the same rights as men which would not have enabled a female to have the same sort of life a man thereby making the OP a rather weak and pointless or are you just objecting because I said something?

Actually, I sometimes find your comments abrasive, bordering on rude and often offensive. Primarily because you enter into a forum with particularly stated standards and then proceed to either ignore them or upbraid people for having those standards. You show little toleration for the stated standards of a group named "Biblical Families", but seemingly expect toleration of your point of view. You deny the credibility of Biblical truth and faith and then attempt to inundate with questionable "scientific facts".

I also frequently find your conversation witty, intelligent and entertaining. I understand that you do not identify yourself as a Christian, but will not identify your belief system. This troubles me, if you find the Christian principles of Biblical authority and truth offensive, if you find the Biblical teaching of patriarchy as the foundation for marriage, why are you here?
Do you have an agenda? Are you invested in being a fly in the ointment? I wish I knew. I do know this, you are a very valuable person, you have a sharp mind. I know that God loves you and that Jesus Christ died on the cross of Calvary to pay the price for your sin and give you the gift of eternal life with the forgiveness of all sin. Often as I have read some of your posts, I have felt there is an underlying strata of the feminist mind set and it comes across with a bitterness born of pain. Trust Christ, the liberator of souls and healer of hearts.