Women in Politics

Get a hold on yourself! The post wasn't a slam against women nor a glorification of men. It was instead a recognition of God's wonderful design of both men and women and how it relates to the roles we should typically play in life. His design was perfect. He did complement one with the other. They are truly different - physically, emotionally, and in fundamental purposes. The common thread is glorifying Him. It's a bold statement of the truth that not very many people can handle because it conflicts with mankind's view of how things ought to be. It goes right back to the creation and follows through the historical record. We chose to ignore all that and, as men, have become fearful of being accused of being sexist for proclaiming the truth and as women, we have become tricked into thinking womanhood is unimportant unless we operate in all the roles of men. Therefore we have men and women who abdicate their roles and seek after other things. The problem is with both sexes - not just one - and the solution is a recognition of God's design and a refocus upon it in all aspects of life from the home to the church to the civil government.

 

As Christians we say we follow Jesus and his teachings. Show me where Jesus said women should not serve in government. Thanks in advance.

 

This all sounds well and good, but at the end of the day this whole concept is a slam against women. Check out what the op says about women not being gifted for the kinds of decision making that is necessary in the political arena.

That is disgusting and sad; the worst kind of generalization. This does not at all seem to be God's design, as God gifts everyone in unique ways. I'm a man who is an elementary school music teacher. I may not be tough like John Wayne or something, but I can teach music to young children. That's not something you see a whole lot of men doing.

Let's be honest. Manhood and womanhood is important and distinct, but let's not read more into the issue than really is there. This sort of idea is completely extra-biblical and does not fit the trajectory of God's plan for gender. We have to remember there are few female leaders in the Bible because women were considered property - often something valuable only as a commodity. Thankfully, we have moved way beyond that now, but evidently, we still have a way to go. I pray in my lifetime this sexist tint over biblical interpretation will be eradicated in evangelicalism. It's time.

 

Margaret Thatcher comes to mind immediately.

 

Indira Ghanda
Golda Meir
Elisabeth Domitien
Margaret Thatcher
Maria de Lourdes Pintasilgo
Mary Eugenia Charles
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Milka Planinc
Benazir Bhutto
Kazimiera Danutë Prunskienë
Khaleda Zia
Edith Cresson
Hanna Suchocka
Kim Campbell
Sylvie Kinigi

and many more.....................

 

I'm gonna state this as fact and just leave it where it is. I think you're a troll and you don't actually believe the positions you post, rather you enjoy inciting controversy.

I'm openly challenging you to show me where, in Scripture, there is any mention of how only men should serve in civil government.

I will also challenge you to go back, to Scripture, and show your case for every statement you made in the OP.

Ah yes, the ole if you don't agree with me you're a liberal line of ignorant, uninformed, ridiculous engagement. Nice to see you're imitating others around here.

I personally believe we are a better, stronger society when all are welcomed at the table of social discussion. We are stronger because we allow women to speak and work hard to accomplish things for good in our society. Your desire is to remove ourselves backwards to the gender specific, myopic (imho) leadership of a patriarchal autocracy. That is not what we need in our world.

 

Because I do not have time to list the contributions as the moment. If you are really interested and have the time do a search on each name and read their contributions.

Here is an example:

You can read the contributions of numerous women politicians at this link.

 

Mrs Thatcher, for one, partnered with President Reagan to tear down the Iron Curtain. Her book Statecraft is one of the most insightful books on the modern political world that I have ever read.

 

There have not been many women to make significant positive contributions. That's not the point. They haven't been allowed to serve as men until recently. My guess is that there will be more capable women in the forefront in the near future.

Thatcher would be a great example of one that has contributed significantly.

 

Stupid. OP should be embarrassed.

 

I do my best to be fair and respond carefully and thoughtfully, but this attitude you describe here is infuriating. It's the worst kind of political tactic. And political tactics don't have any place here. Some people need to listen to a different radio station.

This is a brilliant, more coherent restatement of my position. Great job.

 

Like her or not Angela Merkel is doing a tremendous job of leading Germany through turbulent times. I don't know the name of the woman political leader in Chile but her leadership during the recent earthquake was exemplary.

 

I'm in total agreement with you guys ! :thumbsup: