Why are women often more Christian then men?

Question

usually?

Answer 1

Great question. Equally challenging is that they are usually more emotional. Maybe that helps...

In my case, I attend Chuch, pray and do Bible study when I can but I have a full-time job and a half and my wife is a stay at home mother who has more time for devotionals and such.

We both try to live our faith, but she is more bold. Great question -- let's ask God when we meet Him.

Answer 2

Well, I don't know if women are more "Christian" than men are, but I do think they make up the majority of church-goers. Let us not forget, though, that going to church does not make you a Christian, and not attending church doesn't mean you aren't a Christian.

As a guy, I have a hard time getting into going to church. I don't know if it's because of my gender, my personality, my personality as a result of my gender, or what. I guess you could argue that church, in general, is kind of touchy-feely and therefore caters more to women than men. I think the argument about women being more into congregating with others while men are more independent might hold some water. Not that women aren't independent, but they are usually more excited about joining groups, clubs, etc. than are men. That's the way it seems, anyway.

Thinking about what I said above, I think some of it can be applied to me. I'm usually not one to join clubs and organizations, though I do belong to a few. I can say that church does tend to be pretty emotional and touchy-feely, and I really think that's what turns a lot of men away. Plus, haven't you noticed that churches always have so many more activities for the women as opposed to the men? They usually have a ladies group of some kind. The last church I went to had something called "Heart-to-Heart." It was a once a month thing where the women would get together, have a dinner, and invite a speaker to speak after the dinner. Maybe the guys see this and think "Well, this seems to be more for the women, so maybe I'm better off just staying at home."

Then again, another reason I have a hard time getting into going to church is that I don't really buy into a lot of the rules and regulations they have for how people are supposed to do things, but that's another argument for another time.

Answer 3

I suppose that depends entirely upon what you view "Christian".
Many women are very "religious" there is a grave difference between being "Christian" and "religious".

Christ is often "portrayed" as an effeminate long haired guy wearing something very close to a dress, not true. I find some women and men are very much attracted to this idea. Christ was not a "mommas boy" or some "mystical guru".

Christ is the greatest "man" that ever lived. He stood his ground against the opposition and protected the weak. A better "man" you will never know. He was stern against sin and the hypocrites. Exposed their evil and willingly suffered death at their hands for someone else's benefit. He had the strength to take a punch and not strike back. He obeyed not only all the commandments; but, also the entire law. His self discipline was greater than any other man's. While he was kind and merciful to children and women; he was also angry (righteous anger) with the moneychangers, scribes, pharisees and priests in the temple. So much so that he chased the moneychangers out and turned over the tables their merchandise was on.

Christ is the "perfect man" by whom all others will be judged.

It is interesting to note that Christ was very kind to women. They were in subjection to the rules of men in those days, so most were just doing what they were told. Today many women refuse to be in subjection to any authority..I feel Christ would not be so lenient on them, since some have taken it upon themselves to stand toe to toe with men.

Answer 4

Maybe it's not that women are more Christian than men. Maybe it's just that women communicate more than men. We talk nonstop and want to be heard. A lot of the men I know can get a complete sentence out of two grunts and a nod. Not trying to say anything bad about men, just that men have soem sort of unspoken understanding of eachother.

Answer 5

I dont know if someone or some gender can be "more christian" then the others. Christianity is about accepting Christ as your saviour. God does not meesure our deeds he only cares about that one thing.

Now there is a human elemint to this as well. Wemon, generaly, show more emotion and that could be enterpited as being more spiritual. there is also practices within the church that can make oneself seem more pure or more strick or closer to God and i think wemon have a easier time fallowing this becuse guys are to busy going on adventures and sometimes slip up on sticking to the rules. that doesn't mean that we aren't all equal in God's eyes though.

Answer 6

Some thing I've noticed, where you have women often there are children. Women want to have a religion picked, and a local sunday school ready so that when its time for their children, social and philosophical questions can be referred. It's a more home-like version of what the gunny sargeant used to say, "If you have a question, see the chaplain".

Answer 7

women have more a spiritual side or a nurturing side.
The majority of prison inmates are men in fact 95% same for homosexuals the majority is men. Couples who are both Christian the women is usually the one who goes to church.
Violent crime, you guessed it. Usually a man.
It is that testosterone thing that makes them have to be the best, fastest swimmer, runner or biker. More men are in competitive sports in fact another 95%. Women are just happy if some man loves them thats enough. For men that is only the beginning.

Answer 8

Because women are "punished" more often than men, and need a reason to go on living. Believing that you will end up in a paradise, no matter what is done to you, as long as you don't kill your oppressor, or yourself is a great incentive to take the punishment

Answer 9

I don't find any truth in that statement according to the member representation in my church. There are an equal amount of Christian men and women. Both the men and the women are youth teachers in my church. The men's fellowship and the women's fellowship are equal in size.

Answer 10

I dont know if the statement above is true.

There appears to be anecdotal evidence that more women are involved in Christian churches, than men... however this does not mean that more women are believing Christians than men.

The larger number of women in churches could be because women tend to be more other-centered than men (who tend to be more self-centered).

No offense meant to men.

Cordially,
John

Answer 11

Women tend to be more spiritual than men as a whole. It's not just a Christian thing.