There is a stage being set. I see male and female players, but focus on those of my own gender. Why? Because the way we women choose to play our role determines much for men and children. Our character matters. Each woman being called on stage is a daughter of Eve. Each one is prompted with one question. “Did God really say . . . ?” So far in my lifetime, I have heard many responses.
“We are not created, but self-evolved!” proclaim deceived women. “We are unbound sexual beings with the right to express our sensuality and seek pleasure. Our daughters must be made comfortable with their sexuality. Give them all knowledge and they will choose well.”
“We are no different from men,” proclaim foolish women, “and entitled to an equal playing field. Men do not have to bear children, nor should we.”
“We have the right,” proclaim restless women, “to unlimited access to birth control and abortion.”
Deceived, foolish, and restless women have difficulty holding men accountable as faithful husbands. Devoted fathers of their children. Laborers who work for honest pay. Builders of vibrant community.
When the act of sex is disconnected from procreation, an entire culture pays the price. Everything – from the family to the economy, from ethics to health care – is affected.
Choosing to follow after the sensual lifestyle because “it’s who I am” comes with tremendous cost to society. There are pills before sex and after sex. Pills to fight infection. Pills to fertilize life or abort life. Fearing they may lose their “sexual freedom,” women cry out, “Do not come between me and my right to health care.” In fact, “whether the conscience of my neighbor is good with my lifestyle or not, they must help fund my pills and procedures.”
The stage is set for Election Day. Do you see the lines forming? “Stand here, if you’re in favor of women’s health!” “Over there, if you don’t give a wit.” Backstage are powers and principalities busy pitting women against men, parents against children, a people against God.
Well, I give a wit. But, my conscience can’t embrace the funding of Planned Parenthood or health care that mandates religious institutions to cover abortion-causing drugs. Nor can my conscience turn away from deceived and restless women. They may speak in one trained voice: “My body, my choice.” They may be loud. Bold. Impassioned. But, loud, bold, and impassioned voices can be a cover for unhappiness. Fear. Discontent.
Knowing this, I am compelled – mercifully compelled – to take a stand for women. Not for our foolish and hurtful choices, but for women of character who are needed by men. Children. A nation.
Because God really did say there is a way that is right. A way with blessings. A future. Hope.
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I recently read a piece in the opinion section of Webster University’s “The Journal” online. The reporter word-weaves a nice portrait of his friend “Becky,” who has moved forward to a better place in life (apparently) after she made a level-headed decision (says he) to have an abortion. A quote near the end of the narrative brought to mind the sum of deceived, foolish, and restless women in our nation:
“Images of dead babies and Bible quotes paint broad pictures. But Becky is proof that these stories are never simple. Rarely are the women entering Planned Parenthood there because they are stupid, lazy or incompetent. They go because they have no place else” (Collin Reischman, “American Savage: Becky’s story”).
After explaining an outline of Becky’s life, Reischman informed readers that she “doesn’t deserve pity.” I disagree. I feel deep sorrow for the woman who is indeed not incompetent but rather ignorant of the value of life. The woman who does not live, move, and breath with the frame of mind that allows her to look to the interests of others ahead of her own.
These deceived women are inward focused. We say, “How dare they!” Their selfishness is damaging a generation, and they are blind. But, we as sinners are not wholly unlike “them.” The Father of Lies comes to all men, taunting and attempting to sever the seeking of truth. And with this realization, may we be, as Linda poignantly stated, “mercifully compelled to take a stand.”
Wow, Alicia. You continue to prove to me that you are a woman who will make a difference for good even in a collapsing society. You are wise and understanding beyond your years. I do not pray that this happens, but you may be one of a small but mighty group of your generation that has to take a stand much like Hans and Sophie Scholl in Nazi Germany. They, Lutheran brother and sister, helped start the White Rose Society. They printed and distributed leaflets telling what was happening to the Jews, Christians, Gypsies, socialists, “imperfect,” and so on. They were, for their truth-telling, beheaded. (Ugh, sorry. I don’t mean to say that you may lose your head.) But, they inspired others to take a stand. Today, few of your generation know who Hitler was. They’ve never heard of Hans or Sophie… or Dietrich Bonhoeffer or Martin Niemoller. Too few women know the history of Planned Parenthood, of founder Margaret Sanger. Her disdain for marriage and family; her ideas of eugenics, abortion, and “survival of the fittest.” Not knowing history, we repeat the sins of history.
However, in every generation there are Alicia’s. You may not know exactly what God is calling you to do, but I’m seeing that He has given you vision. A Biblical worldview. Commitment to Truth. Willingness to serve. You might not know how that service will come to be or exactly what it will be, but you know your purpose is real in Him. He made you a woman, placed you in this time of history, and will entrust to you just what you need when you need it. Heaven knows, this culture desperately needs young women like you who trust His magnificent design and vocation of womanhood. Thank you so much for your thoughtful commentary on this post. May you be confidant in His wisdom for your daily use.