you kow when it says "a woman must learn in quietness and full submission, I do not permit her to speak, I do not permit her to usurp authority over men" what would happen if the wife was disobedient? would he punish her sexually and emotionally and socially but not loving her or responding in a pleasant manner to her conduct or would he hit her?
2007-12-05 05:27:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is not biblical but cultural.
2007-12-05 05:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. The only women in the Bible are actually whores or sinners, a few token saints. But for the most part the Bible was written by men and all the women portrayed were to set a bad examle to learn from. That has been a discussion forever. The Bible in general was contrived into a set of laws over time, most unfortunate.
2007-12-05 13:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think most women want a man to take control of the things he should.
The passage you quote is more about men than it is about women and must be read with the culture of that day in mind. Men are supposed to be in the authority position in the family. When they do not do their job, for whatever reason, then the woman has to step in and do the job that the man has turned his back on. Men should act like men so women don't have to. That is all the passage is saying.
About beating women, listen to the command given to husbands about how they are to sacrifice themselves for their wife: "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her." (Ephesians 5:25) According to this, a husband is supposed to be willing to give his life for his wife. That is a far cry from beating her, wouldn't you say?
2007-12-05 13:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by the sower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing in that scripture (or before or after it) states than anyone has the right to punish a person who disobeys that scripture.
Since your question was not about what the verse means, I will not bore you by explaining it. Rather I will answer what you ask...
No one would have the right to abuse the person emotionally, socially or physically.
2007-12-05 13:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, Paul was addressing women in public worship services. This has nothing to do with the husband and wife relationship, it has to do with early Christian worship services.
It's amazing how people who always blame Christians for taking things out of context do exactly the same thing themselves.
2007-12-05 13:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by Gal from Yellow Flat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are various ways of 'going by the Bible'.
One is to take it to mean exactly what you think it means, and act on that. You seem to take that line yourself.
Another is to learn the BIG message (love God and your neighbour) and to put into practice on all occasions, and work out how to do that in every situation.
2007-12-05 13:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by za 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Answering by the Bible...
Jesus said “But I say to you, do not resist an evil person (in your case WIFE); but whoever (WIFE) slaps you (HUSBAND) on your right cheek, turn the other to him (or HER) also. “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. 41“Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. (Matt. 5:39-40)
2007-12-05 13:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by KaLkAg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eph. 5:28,29; 1 Pet. 3:7 read these first.
Is the assigning of headship to men demeaning to women?
Being under headship is not in itself demeaning. Headship contributes to the handling of matters in an orderly arrangement, and Jehovah is “a God, not of disorder, but of peace.” (1 Cor. 14:33) Jesus Christ is under the headship of Jehovah God, and he finds great satisfaction in that relationship.—John 5:19, 20; 8:29; 1 Cor. 15:27, 28.
A relative headship is also assigned to man, particularly in the family and in the Christian congregation. God has not given to man absolute authority over woman; man must answer to his head, Jesus Christ, and to God for the way that he exercises such headship. (1 Cor. 11:3) Furthermore, husbands are commanded “to be loving their wives as their own bodies” and to ‘assign honor’ to their wives. (Eph. 5:28; 1 Pet. 3:7) The sexual needs of a husband are not put above those of his wife in God’s arrangement for married couples. (1 Cor. 7:3, 4) The role of a capable wife, as outlined in the Bible, emphasizes her value to the household and the community. It allows a broad field in which she can use initiative while demonstrating her appreciation for her husband’s headship. (Prov. 31:10-31) The Bible commands children to honor not only their father but their mother as well. (Eph. 6:1-3) It also gives special attention to caring for the needs of widows. (Jas. 1:27) Thus among true Christians, women can find great security, true appreciation for themselves as individuals, and personal satisfaction in their activity.
The dignity of woman’s position in God’s arrangement is further shown by the fact that Jehovah refers to his own organization of loyal spirit creatures as a woman, his wife, the mother of his sons. (Rev. 12:1; Gal. 4:26) Also, the spirit-anointed congregation of Jesus Christ is spoken of as his bride. (Rev. 19:7; 21:2, 9) And from a spiritual standpoint there is no distinction between male and female among those called to share in the heavenly Kingdom with Christ.—Gal. 3:26-28. Please read the scriptures they shed light on what you're asking.
2007-12-05 13:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by tahoe02_4me62 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where are the hardcore Christians pushing this idea? I guess they pick what parts of the bible they want to follow.
2007-12-05 13:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you think it is not fair to women?
2007-12-05 13:32:58 · answer #10 · answered by johnkamfailee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋