Re: [TruthTalk] Judging by Doctrine

[David Miller]

Lance wrote: > I've met far more competent women > than men throughout my life.   I cannot help but think this perception of yours has been shaped primarily by the number of movies and television shows you watch.  The media predominately portray men weak and inferior.  This then becomes a kind of self fulfilling prophecy, for as men see themselves this way, they begin to act this way, even when it is against their nature.  It is far easier for men to shrug their leadership responsibilities than to assume them, especially when society denigrates them for asserting their natural leadership abilities.   Lance wrote: > One of the church's traditions (NOT the Bible's teaching) > that was, is and will be wrong is that which asks women > to play second fiddle to men.    Excuse me, but the Biblical model is for women to play second fiddle to men.  The Bible teaches that the head of every man is Christ and the head of the woman is the man (1 Cor. 11:3).  Therefore, in the same way that we are to play second fiddle to Christ, so the woman is to play second fiddle to the man.    Lance wrote: > How encouraging it is to see  David Miller supporting Christine > as she pursues post-secondary studies. Every woman should be > prepared to be self sustaining as there are more of us who are > jerks than not. She may not marry someone with the character > of her Dad.   Christine is not preparing herself to be self sustaining.  She is receiving an education.  Women should be educated, not illiterate, barefoot and pregnant.  Furthermore, if she marries an educated man, she needs to be able to think on his level.  I married my wife before she was educated.  It was important to me that she not only complete college, but also that she complete graduate school and receive her Master's degree, not so she could be self sustaining, but so that she could be educated and intelligent in her thinking and speaking.  The Bible teaches us that the woman is the glory of the man.  My wife and my daughters are my glory, so it is natural for me to see that they better themselves in the best possible way.    I'm glad you appreciate my support of Christine to pursue college, but you and I probably have different reasons in mind for doing this.  :-)   Peace be with you. David Miller.