I've been saying for a long time that Christian patriarchy isn't really about men having power, full stop: it's specifically about being able to blame women for "feminine sins," "masculine sins" and basically everything that's wrong with the world. Men that buy into this don't actually want the responsibility of being in charge (although they may think they do), but they do want the privilege of being able to pass blame on to women. I really do think it's the #1 draw of patriarchy, dating back to Adam telling God that "it was the woman you gave me."
Wow, as a non-American and someone who never grew up with these ridiculous teachings I find it hard to believe that the American church is so messed up. Like they don't *really* believe this, do they?
I don't believe women are responsible, but obviously it is possible to make people do things (Luke 17:2, Romans 14:21).
I've been saying for a long time that Christian patriarchy isn't really about men having power, full stop: it's specifically about being able to blame women for "feminine sins," "masculine sins" and basically everything that's wrong with the world. Men that buy into this don't actually want the responsibility of being in charge (although they may think they do), but they do want the privilege of being able to pass blame on to women. I really do think it's the #1 draw of patriarchy, dating back to Adam telling God that "it was the woman you gave me."
Wow, as a non-American and someone who never grew up with these ridiculous teachings I find it hard to believe that the American church is so messed up. Like they don't *really* believe this, do they?
I don't believe women are responsible, but obviously it is possible to make people do things (Luke 17:2, Romans 14:21).