Equality of the sexes

Who came up with the idea that men and women are equal? I don't believe in the equality of the sexes. Before you go and get upset, hear me out. If God had intended for men and women to be equal He would have created men and men or women and women; obviously he did not do that. I believe one of the issues we have in this beautiful country we call America is that we view "unequal" as synonymous with inferior. I don't think that many would argue that the heart, lungs and brain are not equal. They have totally different functions and were designed for different purposes. All three are absolutely equal in their importance. I don't know of anyone who has ever said they would be fine trying to live without one of them fully functioning.

Men and women were designed to complement each other not compete. How much sense would it make for an offensive lineman to compete for his quarterback's job and vice versa? The lineman doesn't have a job without the quarterback and the quarterback has multiple concussions without his linemen. They are obviously both different parts of a functioning team. We get too caught up in worrying about what "role" we are supposed to play instead of playing the role that best suits our strengths. As great as Michael Jordan was, it would have been a sad sight to have seen him post up Shaquille O'Neal every single time down the court; that would not be an effective use of playing to Jordan's strengths. Our strength differences are by design. If your wife is great with money, let her handle it. If your husband is a great cook, let him handle that. We often attempt to force and fool ourselves into performing roles we believe we are suited for but aren't. If you are only 5 feet 8 inches tall, you are not going to be a center in the NBA. That is however the height of Barry Sanders, one of the greatest, if not the greatest NFL running back of all time. Be proud of the fact that you are different. Celebrate what makes you unique.

God calls us to be different; we are supposed to be set apart. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. As believers we are called a peculiar people. God rejoices when we live in that uniqueness.