Feminine-ISM?

In preparing for this post tonight i figured it would be prudent for me to do a little research on feminism. So here is the definition in its simplest form given by webster.
Feminism:
1 : the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes
2 : organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests


As a woman i have to confess that i am partially torn on this issue because i do appreciate the right to vote and i do like making the same minimum wage that any average guy would. I know these kinds of things and others have been fought for, but the "equality of the sexes" is a bit silly. Biblically God DID create men and women equally, they just have different roles, and praise God for it. For example, I am very grateful that it is my job to have babies instead of jonathan (and im sure he shares the same sentiment).


What many people do not realize is that feminism is a biblical issue. I believe it goes back to to Genesis 3 (the fall of mankind)

¹⁶To the woman he said,

"I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing;
in pain you shall bring forth children.
Your desire shall be for your husband,
and he shall rule over you.

From this moment on the terms "nag" and "controlling" enter the male vocabulary to describe a woman. At this point in human history (right from the get go) women want to control things like politics, economics, and social issues...we can fold laundry and change diapers better so why not these issues too. Before i start being to harsh on my own sex it does need to be said that the fault doesn't just go on women for wanting to be over her husband (which i think ultimately leads to wanting authority/power over all men), there is some blame to put on men, well sin. Neither one is perfect and left to our own depravity we do live in a world where a womans opinion doesn't matter, and men think they are better and vice versa. When sin creeps in both feminism and chauvinism occur and neither one is right. Neither sex is over the other, yes we have roles that we are better equipped for, yes it great that a woman can go to work and make money for the family, but that doesn't take away the job of being a full time wife and mother, and it doesn't take away from a mans role of provide for and protecting his family.

To sum it up, there is such a thing as biblical womanhood and manhood. It is different than how the world views womanhood and manhood. Once again in this area we get to show that we are set apart and that we value and cherish the roles God set up for women and men.

Grace and Peace
Sarah b.