Hello Everyone. This might be a long post, so, bear with me! lol!

Now, as to my title to my post, exactly. I have a few things I would like to say, out of thoughtfullness and curuiosity, not trying to be mean, cruel, or harsh on anyone. So, please to don't take offense. Well, with that said, I will start.

First things first. I'm not quite sure why people judge things the way they do. Example being, Harry Potter. Now, I will talk about this example. People go around saying Harry Potter is bad, evil, and does things just for his own gain. The problem (well, a few problems really.) is, that one: Most of the people saying this have never actually read or seen any of the movies, so, they are not even sure if their statement is even accurate. (Even though they would tell you with out a doubt this is the way it is) And second of all, it's not what it is about! Let me tell you what it is about.

Harry Potter is at a school of magic for the year. (It's like a private school. Where you stay at the school and don't go home every day) Things go wrong when he is there, such as bad guys create messes and Harry fixes them to help everyone. He does not do things to create his own selfish gain. Though, there are people like that in the movie. Bad people. But Harry only defeats them to save everyone from bad things! Like, Gandalf on Lord Of The Rings. And the bad people are like Sauron and Sarouman. All Harry and his friends are trying to do is save people! Just like in Lord Of The Rings.

Therefore, I feel as if you will sit and read/watch Lord Of The Rings and not Harry Potter, you are just failing to see the truth. How come you do not see Gandalf as evil? He, after all is also a wizard, as is Harry Potter!

Just some thoughts on the subject. Now, one other thing.

Are women really under men? This is a question that has been thrown around for years, and I am going to put out my opinion. (Now, this is only my opinion, please do not take offense)

Tell me, do you favor a male dog over a female dog? Do you appreciate a male cow more than a female cow? I don't think you do. A dog is cute and equal no matter what it's gender, right? A female cow is more useful than a male, a female can produce milk, and male cannot! It's just the cold hard facts, correct? Yes.

So, is a man above a woman? Should a man be able to tell a woman, "Hey, go do this." and the woman silently obeys? I believe not. Do you want to know why? Because every person is equal. No one should have to go around saying, "Yes, sir, I'll do it because you told me to." No! That should not be how it is! What is even more disturbing to me, is how some women do not understand that, in reality, when they sign on to be a wife to a man like this, they are saying, "Hello, my name is _________. I would like to be your doormat for the rest of my life and let you walk all over me and take advantage of me!" It's the sad truth.

Let me show it to you this way. Do you, as a White/African-American/Asian/Hispanic or any other race, feel you are better than any other race out there, simply by your color? No, probably not. Because that is wrong! Just like slavery is wrong. That's why it was cast out! We see someone with different color skin, and we don't think anything about it! Though, as soon as a man (not all mind you) sees a woman, he thinks, 'She is below me! I can tell her what to do and she'll do it! This is awesome! I can sit on my lazy *** all day and not do a thing!' That is proposterous!

As I see it. When a woman lets herself be taken advantage like this, you are submitting yourself to this: Being a housekeeper, a cook, and a nanny. (When you have children) Though, do you get paid for this? No. Plus, big bonus for the man! He get's to have sex with you as well! What better thing could he ask for? This is just a big bundle package perfect for him! But is it for you? Do all you women out there want to be put at a man's feet just because you are a woman? I will not have this happen to me. I will not be a doormat. I will stand up for myself and every other woman out there who deserves to be treated as an  equal! Because we are!

I believe we can share responsibilities and chores, together, as human beings! Not as separate 'males' and 'females' but as human beings who love and have enough respect for each other to be treated just as well as any other person out there! We women are more than worthy to be treated as an equal!

Well, this was all I have to say. Please tell me what you thought of my thoughts.

Again, this was strictly my thoughts and feelings. I believe with all my heart what I said above is true. And please, if you stopped by, tell me what you feel. I am open to other opinions.

~Rosie

Well, well...

I do not agree but I will reply to you on my other blog but I will give you this link: homeschoolblogger.com/OneBlogToRuleThemAll/242495/ *Myrtle
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Hi! Jocelyn pointed out your post to me, so I thought I would comment with my thoughts. :-) First of all, I read the first three Harry Potter books many years ago, before I realized that I should stay away from them. The reason I choose not to read them anymore is because I realized the Bible says that we are to have nothing to do with witchcraft. Even though Harry Potter may not use his power for evil, the point is that magic is portrayed as good. The LOTR can be read as an allegory with many allusions to biblical events. For example, Gandalf could be a reference to Jesus, because it appears that he died and then rose from the dead. Harry Potter books are not allegorical or Christian. As to your second question – according to the Bible, men and women are absolutely spiritually equal in God’s sight. We are both sinful, and we both need God’s grace to be forgiven. However, the Bible portrays clear and distinct roles for men and women. Men are to be leaders, and women are to be followers. The Bible does NOT say that women are to be submissive to all men. Girls are to be under the authority of their fathers and wives are to be under the authority of their husbands. If a strange man tells a girl to do something, she does not have to do it, unless her father tells her to do it too. The Bible says that part of a woman’s role is to be a keeper at home. That doesn’t mean that women are doormats. We should take delight in doing what God wants us to do. There’s more I could say about this, but I will leave it at that for now. I hope that helps! ~Mandy

mandygrace at 10:06 PM, Mar. 5, 2007

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Getting married does not mean becoming a slave to a man. If you have the bad judgment to marry someone who is over dominant, then it’s you own fault. The way you are making it sound, is like all men are a stereo type, thankfully there are men who won’t treat their wives like a doormat. For example when I get married I’m not going to have a bunch of rules my wife has to follow, I won’t mind if she invites her friends over when I’m home, and I won’t limit her time on the phone. I will support her on things that she needs to be supported with and I won’t say that she has to do all the house work because its women’s work. I believe that a husband and wife should look up to each other and obey each other. The way you make it sound, if the husband is sitting down, and asks the wife for a glass of water, the wife shouldn’t have to get him one, because it would make her have to obey him. I would suggest reading the scripture BEFORE getting online and hurting/offending people. 1 more thing before I turn you to the bible, please watch your language, even though a** isn’t the worst word you could use this is a family site. Ephesians: 5: 22-33 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church— for we are members of his body. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. If I am reading this correctly, then the husband is in charge of the wife. But he should love his wife and not abuse his authority. Blogboy P.S. Mandy also made some real good points

BlogBoy at 6:38 PM, Mar. 8, 2007

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Hi Rosie; You sound just like me before age 26. Here is what I had to realize in life: There are 2 world-views out there. The first is the secular one- the one you are describing. In this people see things how they determine in their own minds, or what others have modeled to them, mostly their own opinions formed by their own preferences, pride and selfish desires, but some people are also moved by demonic forces. The 2nd one is a Biblical world-view. This view looks at all things through the Word of God (what does scripture say about it?) and the person submits himself to the Holy Spirit and makes choices and forms their thoughts and opinions (about marriage, money, raising kids, books) in that way. There is still "sin" in the world and even in Christian marriages where the man still hangs onto the old secular model and dominates the wife in unloving ways. However, in scripture it says the true leader is the "servant of all". Non-believers can never comprehend that, because they need the Holy Spirit to open their eyes to truth. So, if you are seriously interested in clearing the confusion, first you must be saved out of the secular/natural world by asking Jesus to be your Lord (this takes submission on your part) and savior and by repenting of all of your own works, sin, thoughts, judgments, etc, ask forgiveness and then ask God to give you a new heart and eyes to see. As for HP vs LOTR, well scripture also says to keep clear of silly and worthless arguments. (And it is a bit silly to have hurt feelings over a discussion because Christians are not warring with actual humans, but the ruling spirit of the world, which is Antichrist.) Believing the best of either fictional story will not bring anyone into Heaven, so could be a waste of time to fret about what someone thinks and why. But as parents we do want what is "best" for our children, not just what is "readable twaddle". The author of HP probably uses the same literary formulas to write as alot of other authors, but if the reader becomes like the characters of a book, which ones will you choose? If one of my kids had a penchant to become like Sauron, I for sure would not let him near LOTR, and if I know casual witchcraft is promoted in some book even if for good, I would choose other living books for them to read. When they are adults, strong in their faith, they may want to read HP, that can be their choice. :-) Denise

HeartnSoul at 9:56 AM, Mar. 9, 2007

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Hey! I found your blog from Jocelyn's, but I've visited a few times before from the PiratesCafe. I disagree with Harry Potter because of the things it stands for. The author based Harry's character on a teenage boy that she knew when she was younger. He was a witch. That doesn't say the greatest things about her friends. If it were truly fictional, then it maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I still wouldn't read it, but perhaps it wouldn't be so influential. Everyone's mind, even at an older age, is still impressionable. But the mind of a teenager, or younger, is most impressionable. If witchcraft is okay in the books, wouldn't it leave an impression of acceptableness on a person's mind? As far as women being beneath men...... I agree that women are equal. We are just as smart and capable, although men are naturally more gifted in areas where women aren't, and vice versa. However, when married, a wife is simply commanded to submit to her husband. Submission isn't weak; it's an example of your love and devotion. Both are things that you promise to do when you get married! For a wife to lay down what she wants for her husband's needs shows how much she truly cares. But in the man's case, he is commanded to love his wife. Not submit, not cater to, but love. That is so much more. Love isn't just fluttery feelings and flowery words. Love is being able to lay down your life for another. Love is forgiving and forgetting even when you don't feel like it, working two jobs so your wife can stay at home. Basically, I think wives get the better end of the deal. LOL None of this was said as an accusation against you. I was simply, as you did, stating my opinions and beliefs as honestly as I can. -Becca Edited by giftedgirl on Mar. 9, 2007 at 12:32 PM

giftedgirl at 1:26 PM, Mar. 9, 2007

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Hey again...I just wanted to mention, that it's not all about whether we're all equal - it's about our different purposes and role we need to fulfill. Being a woman and being a mother is a TOUGH job, I can assure you. Whether we like it or not, God has given us natural purposes. Comparing humans to dogs and other animals is kind of silly, because, they weren't created in the image of God. OF COURSE we're equal, we're just not made to pursue the SAME jobs and such. I will definitely stand by my man when I get married, because...Um...To me that's just the right thing to do. If we want to be women, let's stand up in our rightful purposes, because that's what we were created to do. It takes a WOMAN to do that. See, only a woman can do those things. No man can do the same things the exact same way as a woman. WHY? Because, we have different jobs on earth - equal in worth, but different in purpose. Women aren't as strong as men, but they can have children! But I really agree with Jocelyn Dixon - she makes some pretty good points about being a keeper at home. God Bless, ~Rachel~

LadyRachel at 11:37 AM, Mar. 10, 2007

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I am going to post my belifes about this on my blog please read
lilie at 10:40 PM, Mar. 11, 2007	Link

Oh dear, you are very confused.

Hello confused one, I am an older woman who has been married for a long time and I think you are very confused. When you love your husband then you will love to serve him. Just wait untill you are married and you will find these things out for yourself. When you have a home of your own, you will most likely want to work at keeping it becuse it is yours. When you have children, most likely you won't want to leave those precious babies to go persue a career. You will most likely love being a servant to your husband. Don't let another persons relationship confuse you like this. I think you wll know what type of man you are going to marry before you say,"I DO." You sure have gotten a lot of attention on this post. Lillie's mom

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Sweet Young Girl-As a young mother of five and lover of Jesus and my dear husband, I am troubled by your post. If you are not a Christian, then I can understand your thoughts, but it sounds to me like you are. That being said, your ultimate authority in life is God's Word. It will give you all the answers you need to every question life will send to you. Many, many things you said do not agree with God's word. Witchcraft is an abomination to the LORD and Harry Potter is most certainly a practicer of witchcraft, whether that word is used or not. Pray and search the Bible on this topic for yourself. If you ask the Holy Spirit to lead you with a sincere heart, He will show you that even if the world calls Harry Potter innocent, it certainly is not. As for some of your views on wifehood and motherhood, you are totally missing the picture that God is painting for us. Jesus was under the authority of God the Father. He did not do his own will but deferred to The Heavenly Father, even unto Christ's own death on the cross. Families are the same. We women have an authority, our husband, who we defer to and respect. Was Jesus any less worthy than God the Father? No, of course not. Is a woman less valuable than her husband? No. We have different roles and responsibilities before the Lord. That's all. I pray that you will embrace your role as a young woman and that God will bring you a loving and gentle leader to be your husband one day. True freedom comes in obedience to the Word of God. A rebellious spirit will only cause you years and years of heartache. Trust me. Been there :) God Bless, Teaching4Jesus

Teaching4Jesus at 11:03 PM, Mar. 28, 2007

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