"The woman's movement just can't seem to make any progress in the world of bribery, can they?"
This funny little Seinfeld quote popped into my head when I saw this church sign:
"Every man will give an account to God".
Whew--I was worried for a minute that that sign was threatening me, then I remembered that I am of the weaker sex, so apparently God is not interested in accosting me at the pearly gates...
But seriously, threats about interacting with God aside (shouldn't talking with God be a good thing?), I find it amazing that a church that surely has female members would post a sign that addresses men only. Of course, there's always a chance that I'm being my literal Aspie-self, but just in case I'm not, I wanted to point out how sexist that sign is.
What is really interesting to me is the dynamic of this particular church and a church across the street from it. The sexist, threatening church has a moderately full parking lot on Sunday mornings, perhaps 50 cars or so. I know this because I'm out sinning, oops, I mean working, while they are having services.
The church across the street is empty--it's for sale, in fact. The congregation grew so large that they had to relocate to a larger building.
So...love and equality in the arms of an amazing God, or sexism and threats for "sinners in the hands of an angry God". Take your pick.
This funny little Seinfeld quote popped into my head when I saw this church sign:
"Every man will give an account to God".
Whew--I was worried for a minute that that sign was threatening me, then I remembered that I am of the weaker sex, so apparently God is not interested in accosting me at the pearly gates...
But seriously, threats about interacting with God aside (shouldn't talking with God be a good thing?), I find it amazing that a church that surely has female members would post a sign that addresses men only. Of course, there's always a chance that I'm being my literal Aspie-self, but just in case I'm not, I wanted to point out how sexist that sign is.
What is really interesting to me is the dynamic of this particular church and a church across the street from it. The sexist, threatening church has a moderately full parking lot on Sunday mornings, perhaps 50 cars or so. I know this because I'm out sinning, oops, I mean working, while they are having services.
The church across the street is empty--it's for sale, in fact. The congregation grew so large that they had to relocate to a larger building.
So...love and equality in the arms of an amazing God, or sexism and threats for "sinners in the hands of an angry God". Take your pick.
In the mean time, I'm going to try to level the playing field for women and bribes.
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