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Sexism is Funny to Evangelicals


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This pastor's wedding night

The Friendly Atheist, By Hemant Mehta, on Apr 03, 2024

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/this-pastors-wedding-night-joke-epitomizes

Pastor Josh Howerton of LakePoint Church in Texas is facing backlash after delivering a misguided attempt at humor during a recent sermon. His suggestion to future brides to unquestionably obey their husbands on their wedding night has drawn widespread criticism for perpetuating harmful gender stereotypes and minimizing female agency. While intended as a joke, Howerton's comments highlight deeper issues within Evangelical culture, including the normalization of patriarchal attitudes and the disregard for women's autonomy.

This story, reported by Hemant Mehta in "The Friendly Atheist" on April 3rd, 2024, sparked a conversation about patriarchy and purity culture. The rhetoric perpetuated by Howerton reflects a mindset deeply rooted in patriarchal traditions, where women are expected to submit unquestionably to men. This toxic attitude extends beyond evangelical circles and affects people of all backgrounds, reinforcing harmful gender norms and undermining women's autonomy.
Additionally, the conversation touched upon problematic statements made by figures like Jesse Lee Peterson, who has been known to dismiss women's sexual pleasure as unnatural. This further highlights the pervasive nature of patriarchal attitudes and the normalization of sexism within certain communities.

The discussion also delved into the importance of comprehensive sex education, emphasizing consent, communication, and mutual pleasure. In contrast to the patriarchal views propagated by Howerton and others, healthy relationships are built on equality, respect, and open dialogue.
Ultimately, the incident involving Pastor Howerton serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle against patriarchal ideologies and the importance of promoting gender equality and autonomy in all aspects of society.

The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.16.3 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Infidel64, Jason Friedman and Helen Greene


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