You wouldn’t think that in the year 2008 that misogyny (hatred of women) still exists in Western society. But it does. I am constantly amazed at the number of men and women who will tell me that they aren’t sexists and yet don’t believe that a woman should be or could be pastor. Or president? We’ve gotten to the place in our society where it is social taboo to be racist, but what about sexist? The current political drama that is played out in the media everyday is a perfect example; Obama is backed by the media, Clinton is clearly not. So my question is who really decides the outcome of the elections? Answer: The media. There are statements that are being made about Senator Clinton that cannot be construed as anything but misogyny. Where does all this hate come from? I think anytime there is a person (male or female) who dares to break the glass ceiling and come out of a traditional mold will come up against hatred. There are always those who try to hold you back; try to make you think that you aren’t qualified for the position; you should quit; you don’t have a chance. We need to wake up and not be manipulated by what the media says. This type of harassment is wrong and we should be angered by it, just as I would be angered if Obama were harassed because he is black. Think about your own life; do you automatically dismiss women in your daily life? Do you have thoughts that women need to stick in their proper role? Do you believe that a woman would not be a good president simply because she is female? Church do you believe that a woman cannot pastor a church simply because she is a woman? These are types of questions that indicate whether or not you have a deep seeded hatred of women. Women are not inferior because they are female. Women are not superior because they are female. They are human beings just like men. Jesus broke tradition and the glass ceiling by healing on the Sabbath. He stood against the Pharisees and Sadducees and their traditional chains of legalism. Shouldn’t we do the same?
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Prophetess Satin Boykinds Said:
on May 4, 2008 at 1:16 am
it’s sad that the Men and women think that I have been attack on that but I know that I know what the Lord spoke to me he said PREACH MY WORD!!! so I cannot and will not go by man’s word.
Prophetess Satin L. Boykinds
becca b Said:
on July 16, 2008 at 7:39 pm
Sexism and misogyny definitely exist in 2008! So does racism. While Obama may be seen as having more media backing than Clinton, he has been subjected to plenty of racist commentary. In a more general sense, racism exists in the subtle and not-so-subtle ways white people are privileged over people of color in our society.
Thanks for this post! The point about people who deny their own sexism but say a woman shouldn’t be a pastor is particularly telling.
pastorbrenda Said:
on September 25, 2008 at 4:58 am
Thanks for your comments!
Pastor Deboah Said:
on November 9, 2008 at 10:38 pm
This is amazing. I and my husband were ordained Pastors in 1998. Today, 2008, my husband teaches or gives imput but tells me he believes he is not called to Pator but will back me up because he sees the annointing on my life to minister. Connecticut shows to be bias against female pastors and will not invite them to speak at their churches. If the male is not showing leadership in this capacity, the female does not have a chance. Right now, I am hurting inside because I have pleaded with my husband (for over 35 years) to take the lead so we may become established (fit in with clergy). He will sit around he kitchen table and teach with me but, will not step out and pastor a church of our own – Any suggestions? Please help and pray for us.