Topic : 12/28 Wifestyles

I have read some posts where people are wondering what was really going on with Diana that she would say the things she did on the show as well as now on this board. 

I must confess I was wondering the same thing while watching the show(and now reading the board).  If I take her at her word, she is just stating her (rather rigid) opinion.  But im finding it very difficult to just take her at her word.  Cus...  people who are as fulfilled as she claims to be dont feel the need to vilify attack or judge others.  They are content with their life and world and go about their happy way.  Wishing others the best even if that best is defined differently then their own.  So... im confused.  

Playing arm chair shrink, it seems to me that Diana may not be as fullfilled as she claims to be and therefor needs to put down other womens choices.  I do realize she says shes not doing this.  But it seems pretty apparent to 99.9% of the posters on the board that is exactly what she is(and was on the show) doing.   

Course, I dont have a psychology degree and could be way off.   

Obviously you haven't read the Bible.  There are many powerful women in the Bible, including queens, prophetesses, and women who supported their families.  Women worked and financially supported Jesus and the desciples throughout much of their travels.  Jesus held women in very high regard and so did the greatest men in the Bible.  If you wish to get technical on what it's all about, God absolutely abhors the mistreatment of women, and he stated so very concisely in the book of Leviticus.  He never encouraged Polygamy and that practice alone proved destructive to the men who practiced it.  He also never encouraged slavery, but rather insisted that a slave be released after seven years of service.  As for sexism, incest and murder, those are a part of the history that the Bible tells.  Some of the books therein are so exciting and riveting, you wouldn't be able to put it down until you'd read till then end.  Try reading Song of Solomon.  It's a beautiful love story...between a man and a woman.  BTW  Check out I Kings 16, 18, 19 & 21 and Revelation 2:20. 

   Also:  Enoch was not canonized into the scriptures because it was not designated to be of the "Inspired Word of God."  Therefore It is not included in the collected works of the Bible.  I've heard that it was included in the Catholic "bible", as that particular collection of works included many theological writings such as the works of Josephus, but I do not own a Catholic bible.  But then, the Catholic church does not encourage its congregation to actually read their bibles. 

If you know that you were not made as the Bible states, then how do  you believe you were made?   

I know this is a message board about "Wifestyles", but after I read how you feel about the Bible - I just feel like I need to reply to that part of it.   

I am sorry for you that you have such hurtful views of God's word.  I am new in my Faith and do not know everything, but I can sense that you have a hurt soul just by reading your words.  Only you can make the decision on what to believe, but it may be wise for you to review your beliefs if they are going to make you have such negative thoughts and words.  

people who are as fulfilled as she claims to be dont feel the need to vilify attack or judge others.  They are content with their life and world and go about their happy way.  Wishing others the best even if that best is defined differently then their own.   

See, now, I agree with this.  What is the phrase....."thou dost protest too much"?  Everybody I know who is truly satisfied and fulfilled don't usually waste energy judging others.  Why would they?  Look at Robin....she's a dedicated "stay at home, cater to your husband" kind of woman, which I think is great if it's for you, but has no reason to tell other women that they should do that.  I'm not saying women should work like I do.  Who am I to say what will work for someone else, their marriage or their kids?  I have my own corner of the world to worry about. 

Thanks for your reply. I believe you just made my point. A womon needs to give her family the best example of herself that she can. Some women are able to do that working as a stay at home mom and others work both outside and inside the home.  

The most important thing is that her husband and children have the benefit of experiencing her at her best and know that they can be the best of themselves as well.