why are women not subjective to men the way they are supposed to be?

Answer 1

I really hope that you threw this question in just to stir the pot a bit.......

Answer 2

Your post can stir up a barrelful of negative reactions from the most highly, intelligent, and capable women! They will think that the term " subjective to men " implies that they should be a doormat, without spirit or character to men.
But as most of the posts on here they are a lot off center.
No, to your question, this is not what the bibical term means in Ephesians 5: " Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands " ( v.22 ) and " Let the wives be [ subject ] to their own husbands "( v.24 ). It does not mean that the wife is to be overshadowed by her husband or absorbed by her children; she is not to lose her identity. All the gifts and talents God has given her should be cultivated and put to use. God intends no gift to be wasted. Often times a wife will have better judgement than the husband, and it goes against her grain to promote a plan she can't agree with. Certainly they should talk it over and come to some decision that will be acceptable to both of them. But the final responsibility is his, and she should back him all the way.
Then too, being " subject " means that she accepts her role as a wife, and does what she can do. She is his reassurance of who he is as a man. A husband and wife do not compete, they complete each other. Neither is complete - physically, emotionally, or intellectually - without the other. Her gentleness adds to his strength; her intuition adds to his wisdom; her loyal support undergirds him and causes him to grow.
In the Bible, the wife's submission is based on the example of the subjection of the real Christian to Christ. Anyone who has become a child of God through Jesus Christ knows that there is nothing degrading about submitting to Him.

Answer 3

It is a popular misconception that women in the Christian religion are less then men. When a man marries a woman, he is supposed to love her the way Christ loved the church. That is a very unselfish, pure love.

What most people see as women being 2nd class in Scripture is more about division of labor the one being better than the other. We are equal, but we are not the same.

The man is considered the head of the family, not because he is the boss, but because God holds him responsible for the well-being of the family. That does mean a wife doesn't have equal say or has to bring him a beer....it is about division of labor.

And when it is all over and his family has failed, God will turn to the man and ask why, and hold him responsible.

Answer 4

If you live by bible principals the women are. But so many men treat their women so badly, that it doesn't work like that. If the man has Christ ahead of his household, then he is going to treat that women with love, kindness, and respect. He will treat her as he would want to be treated and love her as he loves himself. In return the women will be subjection to the man. She probably wouldn't have a problem with it at all. But not very many couples put Jesus as the head of their house hold. Most men think that this means that they can treat their wives how ever they want, but the bible has council on how a man should treat his wife.

Answer 5

Has it occured to you that the Bible was written, and translated, and re-translated over the millenium by men? Look at how viciously women are often portrayed in the Bible. I for one, believe in a loving God, and not the old testament version that was re-translated by men to suppress women.

Based on historical fact that the oldest human skeletal remains found are female, and that all human races can be traced through DNA to that one female, I say it is more likely that God created woman first in his/her image, and man was created to be a helpmate and physical protector to woman. The Gods of the old testament impregnated the daughers of man.

It was mens' fear of womens' relationship with the Gods and their control that led to physical and mental intimdation of women by men. And I see even some women have bought into the idea that the husband should be the intermediary with God. I say women are responsible for their own relationship with God and are equally responsible with men for the welfare and spirituality of the family. I believe ALL humans are created in God's image, and until men get off their self-styled pedestal and ask God's forgiveness for all they have done to women throughout the millenium they cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven because by denying the goodness and equality in women, they deny the perfection of God who created all humans in his/her image!

Answer 6

Women... subjective to man.... i'm guessing you dont have a woman, then. look, in answer to question, i'll give you another... where does it say that? in religion? made by man? hmmm....
why would you want some acting all subjective, anyway? i think you might want to look to your own insecurities before worrying about what a woman can or can't do for ya.. not trying to be mean, i swear, i'm just being real here, and give about the best answer i can.

Answer 7

I know this question sounds bad but its true. Check your bibles peoples. Women should not speak in church and if they have a question they are supposed to wait until they get home and ask their husbands. Also in church their head is to be covered at all times. It is funny how many people say they live by the bible and then they choose what to follow!

Answer 8

I have to agree with 'Creeklops' on a respectful tip.

I understand your question, I am hoping that you just worded it incorrectly.

Wives and Future Wives whose a Christian should keep in mind:

Eph. 5:24 - "In fact, as the congregation is in subjection to the Christ, so let wives also be to their husbands (NOT MEN) in everything."

So, definitely wives should be in subjection to their husbands according to the Bible (nothing has changed, ladies.) I am sure I may be upsetting a few.

But fellas, if you read verse 28 in that same chapter it says, "In this way husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies...." So, you can't be mistreating, and speaking abusively to your wives with disrespect thinking that its what the Bible says. You must show love just as Christ did for his congregation.

Answer 9

wow... how interesting would it be to live in a reality where only men and women existed, and only males and females existed... hmm. no thank you. I like being aware that there are more than two genders (includng nongenders) and more than two sexes (over 30 actually) should all the other genders and sexes also be subservient to man-gendered people?

...i think ya just made me throw up a little... wow... to be that miseducated *makes whistling sound*

Answer 10

Today's woman has been taught by society that we are supposed to be independent and sucessful. In actuality we are supposed to complement the husband and are successful in taking care of our families and homes.

Answer 11

It is not written that women are to be subjective unto men, it is written that we are to be submissive unto our husbands. If you are going to ask a question, at least get your facts right.