How do conservative christian women feel about the women's movement of 60's and 70's?
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I consider myself a conservative Christian woman. I am 55 so yes, I was influenced by the women's movement of the 60's and 70's.  \n\nAs I look back, I realize that we were duped. We were taught to believe that being homemakers and raising a family was for losers. We believed that. How stupid were we?\n\nI don't hate men, (I love my husband very much) but in our effort to be liberated it seems we fell right in to a man-made trap.\n\nSure, honey, you should get out there and find yourself. (Bring in an income)\n\nYou don't need to spend all that boring time with these kids.\n(Dads have never understood a Mom's bond with her kids)\n\nYes by all means, burn your bra...and your underpants too for that matter...\n(no explanation needed)\n\nBetty Friedan pushed it, but it would have never taken hold if women had been made to feel (by men) that the traditional role of women was revered and appreciated.  We need to encourage our daughters and sons that the woman's calling is the manager and keeper of the home and then the whole family is better off.\n\nI have a feeling that men are beginning to realize this now and that one day we will see things turn back to how it always should have been.  They will be grateful to have a woman who is willing to perform the daunting task of keeping a home and raising a family. \n\nHooray for those women who did and will do it, and if I could do it all again that's exactly what I would do.
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There are many in my country.  I am a clairvoyant reader and actually had a few come to me for a reading.. Much against their religion.  But we found many agreeing values.  And they understood their challenges.  I just feel a little intimidated by the women who bow down to their men, and let them have other wives.   Women have come so far to be looked at equally in society, and now we are bombarded with all these women in cloaks.  It makes me feel somewhat demised.
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thank goodness this attitude is changing slowly but surely. remember in Ancient Times the Ladies were thought to be second class citizens and were the ones who brought sin into the world since Eve was the one who first ate the Forbidden Fruit and talked Adam into eating it. ( if one looks at the same scenario a little differently Eve -- representing the ladies was the one who brought wisdom and knowledge into the world ). before I moved I went to a Church where we had three Lady Ministers who did as good a job and sometimes actually better than men. should be the ability that counts not the gender.
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Hun I'm a very old fashioned girl, but in no way am I easily manipulated either. I am not into feminism because I think that's kind of lesbianish (not that I have anything against them), I do believe in equal rights though. Old fashioned does not mean we have to deal with all the things women had to deal with in the past. Sharing housework, well, I don't care for that, I'm a perfectionist and a clean freak, so when it comes to that, I need to do things my way or no way *lol*. I do believe in speaking my mind, but that doesn't mean I am going to stop being old fashioned. Do you really want someone old fashioned, or do you want someone you can manipulate?
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Yes, i do indeed know what you mean. Women who are opinionated are often called such names because we are supposed to be submissive/passive and such. To those who label women like us, I ignore and just realize that they haven't reached the level of confidence in standing up for what they believe in as I and others have, and I pay no mind, because they don't know any better, and I will always stand up for what I believe in. :] Sounds harsh, but it is true.\n\nOld ideals will always be around I suppose. It isn't like we are in the 1950's anymore, referring to all topics you suggested, and guys were like that even then, when women were not, so they just think that is the only way it should be. People resist change. I doubt such things as people labeling will ever change.
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The 20th Century for women was about liberation and gaining equality.  During the 20th Century women got the vote and broke into male dominated careers.  Now we are succeeding in ou careers and balancing everything in our lives.  Thankfully many men out there are willing to their share around the house (my fiance does more than his fair share and to a better standard than me when it comes to housework and cooking!) in order to support their partners.\n\nIn short without all the struggles of women in the 20th Century I wouldn't be a full time Engineer who also  volunteers with Air Cadets in her spare time with the ability to vote and get involved in politics.  I would hate to go back to a time where I couldn't do these things.
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As a conservative evangelical Christian, yes, I feel greatly misunderstood.  It seems there's a misconception that all Christians do is talk about God.  I have a career, kids, a mortgage, bills, and a wide variety of interests.  I'm a person, too!\n\nPeace.
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Some people are still living in the 1960's, I'm afraid, and haven't realized that women can do anything men can, if they put their mind to it.
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Okay, I know you requested Christians only, but I have studied the Bible extensively.The Bible was not meant to be taken literally for the most part, and it was written during a time where women were held to be inferior. I'd disregard St. Paul's tirades on women,as a suggestion.Society has changed greatly since biblical times and a fair amount of what was written regarding gender roles no longer applies to today's society.I would suggest treating your wife as a helpmate and with respect,and expect the same from her,as the bible says to do.She should not have to be submissive.St. Paul had some issues with women 2000 years ago.*Sorry,just got your update.Please switch the gender context on what I said regarding yourself.*
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The counsel was that those women professing to be Christians needed to dress moderately and with soundness of mind. The same applies today. Christian women need to make sure they are not following in some of the very immoral styles of dress popular today, as well as not overdoing it by only wearing the most expensive, well-todo styles either.
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Pagans,wickens new agers etc are the best...\n\nThey are not nasty like chrisitians who only ever used to repress people and quote their nasty bible whilst burning people alive, relgious wars  etc...\n\n\nPagans like sex and sexuality and beauty and affection and fun.\n\nThey are not sexist and see males and females as two parts of a whole and equal. And that includes behavour like you being flirty, wanting to be kissy  and pawy with boyfriend.\n\nIts all part of nature.\n\n\nThey have no problems with gays either.\n\n\nTheir ethical system is as long as it harms none do as you will.\n\n\nThey are the true relgion in the sense of many of the christian and other relgions stole their festivals (ie easter... the easter bunny was origonally the easterous hare (or sounds something like that) a pagan fertility god of spring... look it up.\n\nThe wickens were early doctors and the herbs still work. Other magic is based around psychology.\n\nThink hippies.\n\nWomen are empowered unlike in christianity this is why they say its immoral and wicked ...\n\nIts their way of keeping the girlies down.\n\nCheck out new age shops.\n\nAs you said if you mention the P word it shows chrisitn scum in their true nature. Best described in the iris magdelen laundry system\n\nsee\nhttp://www.thewildgeese.com/pages/magdalen.html \nhttp://www.netreach.net/~steed/magdalen.html\nhttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380703/ \nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/drama/sinners/interviews/annemarie.shtml \nOrigonal documentry available from \nhttp://cgi.ebay.com/SEX-IN-A-COLD-CLIMATE-DVD-DOCUMENTRY-REG-0_W0QQitemZ6437066430QQcategoryZ617QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem \n\n\nPagans would never be that nasty.\n\nAnd this is from an athiest not a pagan... I just see that pagans have the right idea even if I don't Believe in astrology... Pagans are soo cool.\n\nNothing nasty about them...\n\nThe other relgions make up all the nasty burn in hell stuff up about them as they are competition and actually they are nicer.\n\nAs for getting in touch as said crystal new age shops should help. Other then that check the net.\n\n\n\nor just quit on all relgions...\n\n\nPAganisiam is not about worship though
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Sure!  I probably wouldn't feel nearly as cautious about it if more of these relationships were 2 men/1 woman, though, instead of 2 women/1 man.  There's something frighteningly archaic and patriarchal in the latter case, but I do believe that consenting adults should be able to lead the lifestyle they choose.  Morality is subjective, and "marriage" is only "sacred" if you're a christian.  For the rest of us, it's a legality.  There are still plenty of us who are NOT christian, and who don't care to revert to the 19th century and live under the oppression of that incredibly limited perspective.
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I agree with Chris.  But I have a question for a couple of the others.  Why are you so insistent that it began in the 50's?  The only significant thing that came about in the 50's was sort of a coming out.  Wicca has been around for centuries in it's many forms (thank TPTB).  The persecution continues tho the punishment is not what it was.  Now many of us are still "underground" because we feel threatened.  We are labeled as "evil" and "worshipers of Satan".  We fear the ignorant, close mined few that would do harm to our property or things we hold dear (including family).  This seems to be especially true in the Southern States.   Please note that I did not generalize and accuse all Christians in that group, because that would not be the truth.  It is a small percentage of very vocal ignorant people that are the persecutors.
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Many people are also apparently unaware that the 1973 Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would have made women equal, was struck down for two reasons:\n1.  Society couldn't stomach women in combat, and\n2.  It opened the door to gay rights.\n\nWhy do people assume women are equal?\n\nAnd, I think liberals have given Bush god status, not conservatives.
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I am proud to be a tree hugging liberal.  I honestly think when directed towards a man it is a stab at there manhood.  Caring and compassion are traditionally female attributes.  By calling them hippies I think they are trying to emasculate them.  It is just my opinion.
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I am thankful that I am not under 40 anymore.   I am thankful that all pain and all pleasure ends.   I am sorry that Political Correctness has ushered in the final years of America as we knew it.  I am sorry that four out of ten newborns are born out of wedlock.  I am sorry that 14 percent of women who give birth actually live with the father of the newborn.  I am sorry that women became "liberated" since they had it all before but wanted more - and got it.  I am sorry that men won the battle and can now get the milk without buying the cow - because liberated women gladly give it up.  I am sorry that young men, because of welfare, lost value and are often discarded by the mothers of their children who want the trophy ("look, I'm a mom") but not the trophy maker - because liberation means lots of trophy makers wanna give it a shot.  And liberation means women can blatantly take the shots like a man and high five other "liberated" women who "want it all."   Problem is, women used to have it all but they bought into the Feminist Movement and in the process became less female but not quite male.  And in the process the children lost and became lost as mom became angry and mean while dad got lost in space.   Less and less to be thankful for in this world, I think.  \n   But, do have a happy thanksgiving.
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Sorry, there are no authorities about this.\nThere are only opinions based on religion.\nAnd oddly, the religious differ a great deal.\nI've seen hard line conservative Christians say that it was OK, and I've seen very liberal Christians say no way.\nSame with Jews.\nFor me, I have some gay friends, some lesbian friends, and what \nwhat they do has no effect on me.\nLive and let live, as it should say in the Bible.