The Persecution of Women in the Church

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

It irritates me that it is assumed that since I abide by fairly conservative Apostolic views, that I must not do so of my accord, that it has been foisted off upon me, and either I am too stupid to know that I have been duped, or too brain-washed to care.

I find that point of view to be the arrogant one.

It is also irritating that my husband is viewed as abusive, simply because he believes that he has an authoritative role in our home, a role which is supported by scripture.

Someone causing me offense is NOT the same as persecution. If it were, there are a few women here who are guilty of persecuting me.
Someone disagreeing with my views or being unsupportive of my views and lifestyle is NOT persecution. If it were, many here would be guilty of persecution.

There is a big difference from being authoritative and being authoritarian.
Authoritative is one who disciplines when there is need for discipline but does so in a caring and nurturing way, whereas, authoritarian is one who controls and manipulates with an iron hand just because he can.

Authoritarian leadership/headship is primarily those who are rigid and manipulative for self-serving purposes which is abusive in nature. It is very healthy and Godly to be authoritative and take the leading role as a safety and covering for women and children.

Sounds like you have a very Godly husband and you are fortunate.

Blessings, Rhoni

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Sounds like you have a very Godly husband and you are fortunate.

Blessings, Rhoni

Hate to break it to you, Rhoni, but I'm not in the minority.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

There is a big difference from being authoritative and being authoritarian.
Authoritative is one who disciplines when there is need for discipline but does so in a caring and nurturing way, whereas, authoritarian is one who controls and manipulates with an iron hand just because he can.

Authoritarian leadership/headship is primarily those who are rigid and manipulative for self-serving purposes which is abusive in nature. It is very healthy and Godly to be authoritative and take the leading role as a safety and covering for women and children.

Sounds like you have a very Godly husband and you are fortunate.

Blessings, Rhoni

Thank you for the clarity this evening Rhoni .... these two terms are often mixed up .... even in the classroom

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Thank you for the clarity this evening Rhoni .... these two terms are often mixed up .... even in the classroom

you are welcome...just thought I couldn't let that slide

Blessings, Rhoni

P.S. I will get that book you mentioned and read it...sounds interesting. Thank-you.