Throwing in the towel
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I like a lot of what some have communicated here, but am distressed at some others, who seem to believe it is all women's fault that people treat each other like sex objects. Saying today's women are not true women, being boy crazy and taking advantage of every opportunity they can get, seems really quite extreme, especially since I do know some unmarried women, of all ages, who are virgins.
Also, I am sure or at least can guess with some measure of confidence, that even those who are considered promiscuous say "no" to a minimum one or two along the way, not being completely undiscriminate in whom they hop in the sack with for a good old romp, and they are, after all, simply emulating the behavior their male role models have embraced for millennia, i.e. treating women like sex objects and possessions not even worthy of being seen as a human being. Women were not even legally considered persons in North America until relatively recently.
Where have the men been as pornography has taken over the air waves, the magazine shelves, the cable networks, and the internet? Oh, gee, they are the ones generating most of the smut, sex trafficking in young women and children to sate their insatiable perversions, promoting and proliferating promiscuity much to the chagrin of many, including women, who have largely not been able to escape the onslaught, since a great percentage of females are subject to male sexual abuse from an early age.
We live in what seems to be an increasingly sinful world. Hold fast to your values.
It reminds me of the writing called Desiderata. Have you heard it?
Also, I am sure or at least can guess with some measure of confidence, that even those who are considered promiscuous say "no" to a minimum one or two along the way, not being completely undiscriminate in whom they hop in the sack with for a good old romp, and they are, after all, simply emulating the behavior their male role models have embraced for millennia, i.e. treating women like sex objects and possessions not even worthy of being seen as a human being. Women were not even legally considered persons in North America until relatively recently.
Where have the men been as pornography has taken over the air waves, the magazine shelves, the cable networks, and the internet? Oh, gee, they are the ones generating most of the smut, sex trafficking in young women and children to sate their insatiable perversions, promoting and proliferating promiscuity much to the chagrin of many, including women, who have largely not been able to escape the onslaught, since a great percentage of females are subject to male sexual abuse from an early age.
We live in what seems to be an increasingly sinful world. Hold fast to your values.
It reminds me of the writing called Desiderata. Have you heard it?
- Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story. - Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
My friend I am going to give you the same advice God gave me several years ago, seek love above all else and everything else will fall into place. Meaning seek a bond and love and closeness with God first more than anything else even above wisdom and great faith and then everything else will naturally fall into place. I never did any dating because I didn't just want a girlfriend to have one what I wanted was the real deal true love but I knew that if there was a women out there for me then if I just kept my focus on God and followed his advice he would bring her to me.
Two years later here on this very site I met the love of my love. Also don't count yourself out because of your appearances, stephanie the love of my life is on the heavy side and the world has sadly made her feel not pretty but if I only dated someone because of their looks and I couldn't see past her physical features then I am not worthy of her. In the same way if a girl cannot see you for who you are inside and can't see past your physical features then she is not worthy of you
Two years later here on this very site I met the love of my love. Also don't count yourself out because of your appearances, stephanie the love of my life is on the heavy side and the world has sadly made her feel not pretty but if I only dated someone because of their looks and I couldn't see past her physical features then I am not worthy of her. In the same way if a girl cannot see you for who you are inside and can't see past your physical features then she is not worthy of you
You are exactly right about that,in the US women couldn't even open their own bank account within memorable time,now they liberated and can do whatever they want.
Women didn't become really liberated until the last 20 yrs or so and look what happened.
I remember being a child in grade school in the 80's and 90's more than one female teacher told the little girls "you are liberated now ,you can do whatever you want!" not one of those teachers included anything else in their advice like that doesn't mean that you SHOULD do whatever NOT ONE ,they said "one day we will take over the world!" They were right....look what happened.
The whole premise for women's liberation was that given the freedom they will end world strife they will cure the uncurable diseases,yhey will fix everything that's wrong in the world.
They did none of that......they took advantage of the situation took power and led it into the final stage.
The reason why is because are being affected by satans spells.
You have to be strong of mind,will,and resolve to even have a chance against those spells.
Its a scientific fact that women are weak,and im not talking physically,thats why sooo many of them are affected by these spells.
It seems that most men inherently want to be a positive contributor to society by having families..... most women don't.
You know what they say? They say"they only want to marry so they are the only one having sex with you because they are greedy" this is how most of them think.
Not all though in fact I met a very ni e women in this very board who is a mature women trying to have a happy life with her husband its a shame that most women in the world aren't like,I admire her very much,she reminds me of my ma,my ma dedicated Her life to making sure that I don't contribute negatively to the world,that's her job and she is great at it.
Women didn't become really liberated until the last 20 yrs or so and look what happened.
I remember being a child in grade school in the 80's and 90's more than one female teacher told the little girls "you are liberated now ,you can do whatever you want!" not one of those teachers included anything else in their advice like that doesn't mean that you SHOULD do whatever NOT ONE ,they said "one day we will take over the world!" They were right....look what happened.
The whole premise for women's liberation was that given the freedom they will end world strife they will cure the uncurable diseases,yhey will fix everything that's wrong in the world.
They did none of that......they took advantage of the situation took power and led it into the final stage.
The reason why is because are being affected by satans spells.
You have to be strong of mind,will,and resolve to even have a chance against those spells.
Its a scientific fact that women are weak,and im not talking physically,thats why sooo many of them are affected by these spells.
It seems that most men inherently want to be a positive contributor to society by having families..... most women don't.
You know what they say? They say"they only want to marry so they are the only one having sex with you because they are greedy" this is how most of them think.
Not all though in fact I met a very ni e women in this very board who is a mature women trying to have a happy life with her husband its a shame that most women in the world aren't like,I admire her very much,she reminds me of my ma,my ma dedicated Her life to making sure that I don't contribute negatively to the world,that's her job and she is great at it.
Why are we cynics?
Just because you desire and stop looking doesn't mean it's guaranteed to happen. This is the kind of thinking that makes people still single years later think they're not "pursuing God" enough, not praying enough, etc. It's a dangerous thing.
No one is guaranteed a spouse even if they desire it. God isn't a genie who will give us our wishes as soon as we stop fretting over them.
Just because you desire and stop looking doesn't mean it's guaranteed to happen. This is the kind of thinking that makes people still single years later think they're not "pursuing God" enough, not praying enough, etc. It's a dangerous thing.
No one is guaranteed a spouse even if they desire it. God isn't a genie who will give us our wishes as soon as we stop fretting over them.
Your views on women are way off buddy and is actually quite offensive. Firstly satan's so called spells has nothing to do with it second women are not weak. What do you consider weakness? and what do you consider strength? I can to you one thing I am far to weak to even think about the pain of child birth.
Women actually are prone to care and to shed tears showing their true feelings they are more prone to be able to see the tender side of people as well helping to mend and to help the hurting being for whatever reason compassion seems to be the genetic bread and butter for them. This is not to say men are not like this too but everyone has different strengths and weakness, you think men any better than women? You don't understand the mindset of women at all and I will not tolerate such a hateful untrue view of them, who are you to talk down anyone?
Women actually are prone to care and to shed tears showing their true feelings they are more prone to be able to see the tender side of people as well helping to mend and to help the hurting being for whatever reason compassion seems to be the genetic bread and butter for them. This is not to say men are not like this too but everyone has different strengths and weakness, you think men any better than women? You don't understand the mindset of women at all and I will not tolerate such a hateful untrue view of them, who are you to talk down anyone?
Well, no war is meant to be started nor carried on here. However, I truly doubt that the teachers who were encouraging their young female charges to embrace their dreams and not allow gender lines prevent them from pursuing a career in their chosen field meant for it to be interpreted as doing whatever you want and sleep around as much as you want and such. Is that how you really took it? It is true that many women have experienced much unfairness and abuse due to misogyny. Surely the fallen world we inhabit has all manner of sin being embraced by all manner of people who think they are only doing that which makes them happy, and that they are entitled to do whatever they want regardless of who it hurts. But you know, the fall of all creation is attributed to Adam, not to Eve. You may say she was weak and deceived but it was Adam's sin that caused the fall, not her's.
My oldest sister was steered away from the career she wanted because back then, women were not pharmacists. I bet she would have loved to have had people in her life encouraging her to pursue her dreams regardless of some of the stupid gender lines that had been arbitrarily drawn.
My oldest sister was steered away from the career she wanted because back then, women were not pharmacists. I bet she would have loved to have had people in her life encouraging her to pursue her dreams regardless of some of the stupid gender lines that had been arbitrarily drawn.
Could be because of the "Bunch of" part that made me think you were referring to most people above you. If you're referring to one post, it can be a good idea to quote it so people don't get the wrong idea. 