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And yet another thread is turned into an argument. Cripes people, what does it take to keep these people in their own forum? It seems in an effort to cut back on labor costs we have stopped sending people to repair the fences. And look what happens. 
No, according to them if a woman chooses to be "feminist" then she will only remain single. Can't make any sense out of it? Neither can I.
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Question: "What does the Bible say about feminism? Should a Christian be a feminist?"
Answer: This question is especially important to Christian women. Does the Word of God address feminism? The modern concept of feminism was not present during the time that the Bible was written, but that does that mean that the Bible has nothing to say on the basic issues of feminism. Even when the Scriptures seem to be silent on something that affects us today, there are eternal principles that speak to the underlying issue.
First, we should define feminism, since the term can have different meanings for different people. Basically, feminism is a philosophy that advocates equal rights for women and men—socially, politically, economically, and in other ways. Early feminists fought for and won suffrage for women. Today’s feminism goes further than demanding equal treatment of men and women, however. Modern feminists fight for language equality (saying “chairperson” instead of “chairman,” even if the person in question is male) and gender equality (redefining femininity and masculinity). The more radical feminists actively seek to overthrow any vestige of male dominance in society, to the point of opposing the biblical roles of husbands and wives, defending abortion on demand, and promoting lesbianism. Radical feminists deny there is any difference between men and women, teaching that any perceived differences between the sexes are due solely to social conditioning.
Modern feminism is a counterfeit solution to the real issue of the inequality of women in a sinful society. Feminism arrogates to itself the right to demand respect and equality in every aspect of life. Feminism is based in arrogance, and it is the opposite of the call to the born-again believer to be a servant. The modern, militant feminists call women to rise up and rebel against the order that God has given to mankind. That brand of feminism seeks to impose humanistic values in direct opposition to the Word of God. Feminism was originally a positive movement, focused on giving women the basic rights God intends for every human being to have. Tragically, feminism now focuses on destroying all distinctions in the roles of men and women.
What then should be a Christian’s view of feminism? A believing woman, who is seeking to obey God and walk in peace and grace, should remember that she has equal access to all spiritual blessings in Christ. “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). A believing woman should not allow herself to be used as a pawn in the worldly agenda of the feminist movement. Men and women have a God-given privilege to fulfill the plan He has set for us. Rebellion against that plan and the arrogance that seeks to put self above God’s Word bring difficult consequences. We see those consequences in the destruction of the relationship between husbands and wives, the destruction of the family, and the loss of respect for human life.
“For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world” (1 John 2:16). The principles of the fall are present in this verse. Eve believed the lie that eating the fruit would bring her wisdom. She lusted, and she took something that was forbidden. This is the basis for the modern feminist movement. Women have bought into the lie that feminism will bring them the power and freedom they think they want and deserve. However, the promise is empty, for the premise is rooted in pride—and pride goes before a fall (Proverbs 16:18).
The last decades have seen the rise of a society that is so concerned with political correctness and so sensitive to being “offended” that civility has lost its way. However, this is really nothing new, for there has always been inequality in the world. It is sad but true that artificial barriers have always divided humanity—barriers that have no basis in God’s Word. It is sin in the heart that causes inequality. It is sin that causes men to treat women in ways that are meant to demean or objectify them. And it is sin that seeks counterfeit solutions to counteract these inequalities. The only true cure for inequality is obedience to God’s Word. If men and women would walk in obedience to God’s Word, radical feminism would be seen for what it is, and the harmony that God has ordained between men and women would result.
Recommended Resources: A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George andLogos Bible Software.
Answer: This question is especially important to Christian women. Does the Word of God address feminism? The modern concept of feminism was not present during the time that the Bible was written, but that does that mean that the Bible has nothing to say on the basic issues of feminism. Even when the Scriptures seem to be silent on something that affects us today, there are eternal principles that speak to the underlying issue.
First, we should define feminism, since the term can have different meanings for different people. Basically, feminism is a philosophy that advocates equal rights for women and men—socially, politically, economically, and in other ways. Early feminists fought for and won suffrage for women. Today’s feminism goes further than demanding equal treatment of men and women, however. Modern feminists fight for language equality (saying “chairperson” instead of “chairman,” even if the person in question is male) and gender equality (redefining femininity and masculinity). The more radical feminists actively seek to overthrow any vestige of male dominance in society, to the point of opposing the biblical roles of husbands and wives, defending abortion on demand, and promoting lesbianism. Radical feminists deny there is any difference between men and women, teaching that any perceived differences between the sexes are due solely to social conditioning.
Modern feminism is a counterfeit solution to the real issue of the inequality of women in a sinful society. Feminism arrogates to itself the right to demand respect and equality in every aspect of life. Feminism is based in arrogance, and it is the opposite of the call to the born-again believer to be a servant. The modern, militant feminists call women to rise up and rebel against the order that God has given to mankind. That brand of feminism seeks to impose humanistic values in direct opposition to the Word of God. Feminism was originally a positive movement, focused on giving women the basic rights God intends for every human being to have. Tragically, feminism now focuses on destroying all distinctions in the roles of men and women.
What then should be a Christian’s view of feminism? A believing woman, who is seeking to obey God and walk in peace and grace, should remember that she has equal access to all spiritual blessings in Christ. “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). A believing woman should not allow herself to be used as a pawn in the worldly agenda of the feminist movement. Men and women have a God-given privilege to fulfill the plan He has set for us. Rebellion against that plan and the arrogance that seeks to put self above God’s Word bring difficult consequences. We see those consequences in the destruction of the relationship between husbands and wives, the destruction of the family, and the loss of respect for human life.
“For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world” (1 John 2:16). The principles of the fall are present in this verse. Eve believed the lie that eating the fruit would bring her wisdom. She lusted, and she took something that was forbidden. This is the basis for the modern feminist movement. Women have bought into the lie that feminism will bring them the power and freedom they think they want and deserve. However, the promise is empty, for the premise is rooted in pride—and pride goes before a fall (Proverbs 16:18).
The last decades have seen the rise of a society that is so concerned with political correctness and so sensitive to being “offended” that civility has lost its way. However, this is really nothing new, for there has always been inequality in the world. It is sad but true that artificial barriers have always divided humanity—barriers that have no basis in God’s Word. It is sin in the heart that causes inequality. It is sin that causes men to treat women in ways that are meant to demean or objectify them. And it is sin that seeks counterfeit solutions to counteract these inequalities. The only true cure for inequality is obedience to God’s Word. If men and women would walk in obedience to God’s Word, radical feminism would be seen for what it is, and the harmony that God has ordained between men and women would result.
Recommended Resources: A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George andLogos Bible Software.
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I gave CORRECT reasons for a general question posted by the OP applicable directly to all nations directly descended from Western Culture which include Europe, America, Australia, etc... and to a lesser extent other nations influenced by it. Though the data sets I chose were of agencies originating in the U.S., the results reflect trends in the Western world and also other nations influenced by Western culture.
The fact that you are ignorant of both historical and present data sets and cultural trends in the Western world and those nations materially affected by it while unacquainted with the cultural history of Western civilization is obviously what has led to your blundering.
Furthermore, the world never "revolve[ed] around America." That's another false assertion you've made. However, America has been very influential on most of the world during its brief existence especially during the 20th century.
Presently America's influence in the world is declining and that is expected to continue primarily because of the poor decision-making we've been engaged in as of late (a topic outside the scope of this discussion); however, America's influence is still presently considerable in the world.
And I never said that "everybody else in the world is single." You fabricated that and wrongly assigned what you made up to me. You're making up lies about me and if you keep doing it: I'm going to report you to the mods so they can correct you for lying.
Finally, no one ever said there were not aspects of feminism that were desirable and beneficial. I never did. What I did say was that:
"moral decline, apostasy, the devaluation of the institution of marriage, the rise of anti-male second and third wave feminist strains that resulted in anti-male legislation, etc... are all material factors...
The reason why I include feminism, is because it's relevant to the discussion (even if you are too ignorant to perceive that it is). If you really were properly educated in socio-economics, you would KNOW that feminism is a factor in the decline of marriage."
You've shown that you are ignorant person with respect to this discussion, very willing to fabricate lies about other people, and have a demonstrably wrong POV.
If you have something to say about me in the future, say it to me directly so that I can correct your ignorance and refute your misinformation.
The fact that you are ignorant of both historical and present data sets and cultural trends in the Western world and those nations materially affected by it while unacquainted with the cultural history of Western civilization is obviously what has led to your blundering.
Furthermore, the world never "revolve[ed] around America." That's another false assertion you've made. However, America has been very influential on most of the world during its brief existence especially during the 20th century.
Presently America's influence in the world is declining and that is expected to continue primarily because of the poor decision-making we've been engaged in as of late (a topic outside the scope of this discussion); however, America's influence is still presently considerable in the world.
And I never said that "everybody else in the world is single." You fabricated that and wrongly assigned what you made up to me. You're making up lies about me and if you keep doing it: I'm going to report you to the mods so they can correct you for lying.
Finally, no one ever said there were not aspects of feminism that were desirable and beneficial. I never did. What I did say was that:
"moral decline, apostasy, the devaluation of the institution of marriage, the rise of anti-male second and third wave feminist strains that resulted in anti-male legislation, etc... are all material factors...
The reason why I include feminism, is because it's relevant to the discussion (even if you are too ignorant to perceive that it is). If you really were properly educated in socio-economics, you would KNOW that feminism is a factor in the decline of marriage."
You've shown that you are ignorant person with respect to this discussion, very willing to fabricate lies about other people, and have a demonstrably wrong POV.
If you have something to say about me in the future, say it to me directly so that I can correct your ignorance and refute your misinformation.
Your friend, whom you have so vigorously defended, has given an "American" reason for a general question posted by the OP. He has selected a small sample of the world population (which in this case, is the USA), analysed it and given reasons for why he thinks everybody else in the world is single. Your Honour, the world does not revolve around America anymore. We have come a long way from that. I encourage you to go back and read his first paragraph (which I quoted in my reply). And using the term "Western civilization" does not mean that his answer is specifically for Americans.
Furthermore, feminism has brought so many benefits to women. Did you know that women had to fight for equal rights to voting? Did you know that women still fight for equal pay benefits? Did you know that women had to fight to bring about legislative changes to protect their safety & well-being at home and abroad?
I have given my point of view and I have clearly explained why your friend is wrong. I refuse to be drawn into further arguments even if you throw in Biblical verses to support your stand.
I encourage you to go back and read his first paragraph (which I quoted in my reply). And using the term "Western civilization" does not mean that his answer is specifically for Americans. Furthermore, feminism has brought so many benefits to women. Did you know that women had to fight for equal rights to voting? Did you know that women still fight for equal pay benefits? Did you know that women had to fight to bring about legislative changes to protect their safety & well-being at home and abroad?
I have given my point of view and I have clearly explained why your friend is wrong. I refuse to be drawn into further arguments even if you throw in Biblical verses to support your stand.