Video Response to Intelligence Squared's debate on "Are Men Finished?"

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My thoughts on Intelligence Squared's debate on the motion "Are Men Finished?" This was to my knowledge the largest change in opinion from an audience. I agreed with the motion from the beginning because honestly I saw the writing on the wall in college.  Perhaps the first half of humanity was dominated by men due to brawn but the second half will be dominated by women due to brains.

 

The caveat is child rearing. It may be that an equilibrium is reached as men and women stop competing against each other and disregard current social taboos  or it could end by men rebelling and invoking violence and destruction on all of society.

 

What about the Christian view on family? Doesn’t it say women shouldn't work? Not according to the famed "Perfect Wife" as described in Proverbs 31:15-18

15 She gets up while it is still night;

   she provides food for her family

   and portions for her female servants.

16 She considers a field and buys it;

   out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

17 She sets about her work vigorously;

   her arms are strong for her tasks.

18 She sees that her trading is profitable,

   and her lamp does not go out at night.

 

Didn't the Bible say women were made to be "helpers" of men? (Genesis 2:18-20)  What does that even mean? Doesn't it suggest men are lacking in some way if they need "help"?

 

Aren't women to be subjected to men and to obey them?  *sigh* God has given men the responsibility to lead and love their wife. We must end our chauvinism and pride and do what we were commanded to do.