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Andrew H's avatar

I agree without your assertions about men’s parasitic use of women in the church. My wife works for a church and the men who she works with treat her like a secretary rather than the director of music. Looking forward to part 2.

Jim C Campbell's avatar

I read a post the other day about a mosquito that bit a Christian during a prayer. The mosquito flew away buzzing, “There's power in the blood … ”

I thought it was cute.

There is power in prayer because of the spilt blood of Jesus.

Andrew H's avatar

I shared your article with my wife. This was her response: The great gaslight of the American church. Women are supposed to do all that to free up men to lead and pray. And they can point to some scripture

Kim West, Phd MDiv's avatar

I agree with her. In the home some men claim to lead while their wives have to do everything. They get the title while not actually leading. That is a parasitic relationship.

Andrew H's avatar

My wife further elaborated: I mean as a woman I can say that in a lot of the things she (you) mentioned women are better suited. However the church doesn’t say oh wow women are better suited (for ministry) let’s let them do this. It becomes a power thing like men have to save face so they can retain their spiritual authority

Kim West, Phd MDiv's avatar

It is about power and position and the weak men who are threatened at the thought of a woman being as or more capable than them. I published a book last month, The Women Awake, on stepping into our calling as we awaken from the gaslighting. Your wife might like it. You too.

Andrew H's avatar

Thank you for your book recommendation. I look forward to reading it.