A
politically incorrect view on feminism and the environment.
*Disclaimer-Before
you start to believe that I think no woman can work, I don’t. I just think that
is where we originally were intended to be. Men can grow up to be boys and
don’t feel responsibility, so then women are sometimes forced into the provider
position. I am thankful we have a society accepting of that need, but I don’t
think it’s where we are meant to be. Women at home would also help the
environment. Confused? I will explain.
I have been thinking a lot about environmentalists and
organic foods; I always thought they were overrated, just a way to make more
money. I carry a different tune now. Yes, I believe they overprice for the sake
of how popular it is becoming, but I can’t deny the benefits. First, let me
start off with a few Bible verses. I believe we all should start there when
looking for answers. The following is from Genesis 1 where God created the earth;
this is after he made Adam and Eve.
28 And God blessed them. And God said
to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and
have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and
over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 29 And
God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the
face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall
have them for food. 30 And to every beast of
the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the
earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant
for food.” And it was so.
God put Adam and Eve in charge of the earth; they are
supposed to take care of it. In the book of Matthew, Jesus talks about how much
God cares about the flowers of the field. Shouldn't we take the Earth into
consideration then too? I feel like we should treat the earth and animals with
respect, and that doesn't mean we have to become Vegan, I know I couldn't give
up my meat! What it means is that we
should treat the animals we eat with respect and let them grow and live in the
way that God intended. God created the plants and animals to live a certain way
that will enable us to get the nutrients our bodies need. Before the world-wide
flood, humans didn't eat meat. God
provided essential nutrients in the seeds, fruits, and vegetables. It wasn't
until after the flood He told us we could eat meat. There is a theory that the
environment was very different before the flood, there were palm trees found in
the arctic regions! I suspect that we once had access to all nutrients without
animals, but it changed after the flood. God always has a plan; do you think we
are following His plan now?
Think about what you eat and how much you eat. Is how your food grown/processed good for the
environment or you? Does it still hold vital nutrients our bodies needs? Does
it hold any nutrients? Mass production farms destroy many habitats, and the
demand for such items pressure farmers to keep up with consumer demand. The foods are full of chemicals to ensure a
productive crop, and they are genetically modified to resist certain diseases
or grow larger. These chemicals can be very harmful to your body! Do you think
God likes that, do you think He likes what we are doing to His creation? I previously wrote about being conscious about
treating our body as a Temple of the Holy Spirit, as the Bible tells us to do.
If there was a risk of it being harmful to your body, would you let it in to
God’s temple? Now let’s stop looking at
plants and shift toward animals. Look at how slaughter houses are run. Go look
up a documentary, search youtube for a video. You will be disgusted. God
lovingly made these animals, Adam and Eve used to walk in the Garden of Eden at
peace with these animals. Take a look at how they are being given hormones and
kept in unnatural habitats, all for the sake of convenience and keeping up with
the demand. This isn't all the fault of
the farmers. Go look in a mirror, that is also who you should blame. Do you remember
overeating a lot? I do. Think of how much that is a part of our culture, our
stereotype is fat Americans who don’t know when to quit eating. That also
contributes to the supply/demand factor.
Change the stereotype. We should be God-fearing, earth respecting, tough
and handy, smart, free, “don’t tread on me” Americans. Eat what you need, not
what you want. I am not only pointing fingers outward, I am pointing them at
myself too. I know the next question though, the next thought coming to you. It
came to me too…
How are we supposed to afford organic
food?
This is where I will know I will push buttons. Women…stop
it, just stop! You aren't equal to a man; you are not wired to live in the
provider role. You are a supporter. God made you to be a helper to the man, but
God gave men the responsibility of providing for the family, and the women the
caring/nurturing role for raising the children. Titus 2:4-5 “and so train the
young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure,
working at the home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word
of God may not be reviled.” Think about
this, if the woman stayed at home, she could learn how to grow a productive
garden, preserve food for the winter, and raise chickens and beef. Women have
begun to give in to what God warned us about in Genesis, “Your desire will be
for your husband, but he shall rule over you.”
This isn’t talking about sexual desire, it is referencing the desire to
tell him what to do, and to be in charge. We have all felt it, but you have to
fight it. Now, to the men, MAN UP! God
put you as the head of the household, study further into what the Bible says
concerning your role. It says in the
Bible that men are to love their wives as Christ loves the church; He
sacrificed all for the church. Jesus taught, discipled, cared for, and loved the
church unconditionally. It further says it the book of Titus to show
self-control, be models of good works, integrity, humbleness, and dignity. Ultimately,
it’s a team effort. Men, if you love
your wife, she will be able to respect you easier. Wives, if you respect your
husband, he will be able to love you easier.
Families, learn to
live with less! Some cities or additions have rules regarding gardens because
of how it makes the grounds look; it’s stupid if you ask me though. In that
case, cut down on expenses to afford quality food. You don’t need a smartphone,
you don’t need to get the latest and greatest gadget. You don’t need cable
television. You don’t need the new trends! You don’t need junk food, it’s
terrible for you anyways! Look at your bills, how much money do you waste on
these? You aren't wasting only money but quality time too. The time wasted on
such things is time you could spend with your family, God, reading a book, or
outside playing and/or working your garden. Men, take care of your family! Is
letting them waste time on such mindless activities healthy for them? Remember,
God will hold you accountable, how will you answer Him if he asks you if you
put a stop to unhealthy habits? Not only that, but how will it prepare them for
the world ahead? Too much I see this, the wasting of so many good minds.
Children are so curious and eager to learn, fuel it! With the mother at home,
she has more time and energy to help this along, to teach children a love of
learning. She has energy in the morning at least; help is needed asap when you
come home from work. ;) The different
jobs given by God can also help with this chemical and hormonal ridden food in
our culture. What else will they help with?
- No need for mass farms
- You have control over your food
- The money you save could balance the income of two jobs (baby sitter, school if you home-school {which is the better option I may add for most people}, you won’t eat out as much, growing your own food also keeps you more mindful of waste)
These are just different points I have been thinking about
lately and wanted to share. I will provide links to more information, but you
should look into other places also. As I said, I am just getting into this, so
I am by no means an expert or as learned as others who have been following this
way of living for years.
http://www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/health-risks/articles-about-risks-by-jeffrey-smith/Doctors-Warn-Avoid-Genetically-Modified-Food-May-2009
I also love this article, but boy, will it push buttons! Way to go :)
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