With all of the #MeToo accusations, women need to be held more accountable, too. This has all become too extreme in accusations and ruining careers and personal lives without as much as a court hearing.
With some women reaching back far into their memories for any hint of impropriety, it seems that many of these accusations have simply become a way to gain attention by joining the posh parade. Portraying oneself as an innocent victim is characteristic of today's cultural mentality, and many women are simply marching to the beat of the current drummer. Only they and the ones they accuse know for sure.
The issue has rightfully put the spotlight on sexual integrity and its lack, for both participants in whatever impropriety has taken place. Teens, especially in their naive state, need to be reminded and mindful that years down the road their impropriety may cost them more than they want to pay. Living in integrity costs something, but being naive or willing to compromise costs us more. God does not regard sex with the casual attitude that it's often regarded by many, and we all need reminded that any sex outside of marriage is wrong.
There are some things we women should be held accountable for as well. Are we so naive and foolish? I really don't think most of us are. Why is seduction fueled with one breath while we're accusing and ruining with another? And what about flirting? It isn't an innocent game. It's an invitation. Some women say they have a right to dress however they want, and it's the man's problem to control himself. I don't think that's at all fair, and I often wonder if this is personal preference or a power play.
Where do relationships go from here? God created man as the aggressor, and yes, he must learn self-control in how God wired him. We women need to learn discretion and stop flaunting everything we have. If this #MeToo trend continues, it's sure to affect relationships. The feminist movement already has done a great deal in emasculating men by begrudging them expression of their God-given characteristics. Men are being told to stay away until bidden by a higher power, the women. When women take the role of the aggressor, men become more passive and less protective. Certainly not the characteristics of their God-given gender-role. The enemy of all things good turns the beauty of what God created into something fraudulent. And he certainly has his hand in this stewing pot.
I could go on, but I read an article that says some of the things I've been thinking for awhile, and she says it so much better than I could. It's from the NY Times, which I don't read often, but the article was recommended in a blog that I read. Although I don't agree with every point she makes, it's definitely food for thought. Click here for the article: Publicly We Say #MeToo, Privately We Have Misgivings.
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