January 20, 2008
I Respectfully Disagree
I'm getting ready to tell y'all about yesterday and the wedding. It was beautiful and moving and just flat out wonderful. For the most part. But trying to explain all that is going to take a minute or two. But I HAVE to tell you this part...I thought it was......interesting.
While the minister was offering his message during the wedding it became abundantly clear AGAIN why I am no longer a Mennonite.
He's offering advice to the bride and groom about what makes a successful marriage. This is part of his advice.
"Remember, talk decisions over, share your points of view. But the final decision is ultimately made by the head of the house. The man. The leader."
I thought Cuz was going to have to restrain me. Seriously. My ass actually came out of my seat on that one. "Decision is ultimately made by the man." **shaking head**
What horse hockey.
That would have been the FIRST time (that day) I cursed in church.
Marriage is partnership. Teamwork. Joint Effort. Compromise.
Yeah, I really don't make a good Mennonite wife. And I don't see that changing unless I suffer some serious head injury........
Posted by Tammi at January 20, 2008 09:26 AM | TrackBackNope. Couldn't do it. Godspeed to those who can. ;)
Posted by: pam at January 20, 2008 10:52 AMYou and me, Pam, see things the same way.
And T1G? You mean you don't see a problem with the "advice" or the idea of me having a head injury? Hmmm...inquiring minds want to know.....
Posted by: Tammi at January 20, 2008 01:24 PMOf course the decision is ultimately made by the man...
just after the women tells him what that decision is going to be:)
Posted by: AC at January 20, 2008 02:45 PMUmm... I don't think it would be wise to comment on the head injury...
Posted by: That 1 Guy at January 20, 2008 07:41 PM The Babatists also talk about the man having authority in the marriage. So I always threaten to report Linda Lou to the Babatists.
It's too bad Linda Lou isn't scared of the Babatists.