According to Pew research out of 81 countries where they surveyed, they have asked about worship service attendance, women report greater levels of weekly attendance in 30 countries, most of which have Christian majorities or large Christian populations. Apparently in a typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that's 61% female, 39% male. This gender gap shows up in all age categories. [1] On any given Sunday there are 13 million more adult women than men in America's churches. Whereas in Australia in 2021 the National Census (run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) found that 61% of churchgoers are female, whereas 39% are male, In New Zealand the statistics according the 2023 Life survey sit with an almost identical result, 60% women attending Church, and only 39% of Men. My point in quoting these statistics, is that whilst more Women may tend to vote for Liberal parties ecetera, never forget that there are more Women sitting in Churches, often bringing their Families there too. In light of some of the comments last night (So enjoy the Straight Talk conversations immensely) such as that is why the 12 Disciples were Men.(( Oh, Man)). I would also like to state the obvious, haha. Yes, Women are emotional beings and that is nothing to be ashamed about. We are made in the image of God, meaning our nature and likeness originate from our Father. God is an emotional God. Throughout His word, God reveals & expresses emotions and clearly He is not afraid to express strength of emotion. He is no cosmic butter ball -passionate, fiery even calling Himself “a jealous God”…but still an overwhelming tenderness of heart which is perpetually moved by compassion for weakness and vulnerability of the human condition. All this to say there is nothing evil about having emotions, but like anything they must be governed by principles and wisdom and to those of us who believe, by the Spirit. Surely part of wisdom means knowing where to aim our fight (or should I say anger?) ….it’s definitely not at Men or even people who are deceived and debauched by satan’s lies …. “And I will put enmity (open hostility) Between satan and the woman, And between satan’s seed (offspring) and her Seed; He (Jesus) shall [fatally] crush satan’s head & satan will only bruise your heel”. We are called to righteous anger, but it should be directed at the source himself… For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Does that mean we back out on a practical level from challenging radical social justice agenda’s -no! I think it means we learn to handle people & situations aware of what we are really fighting. Ambassadors, clothed in dignity & strength. Women governed by the Spirit of God are powerful Warriors, Nation Changers, Protectors & Nurturers of Children’s hearts and dreams and make no mistake about it- we will fight to the death to protect our kids.
I wonder whether it is because that more women attend university than man, the university eduction has become increasingly left wing dominated, therefore women are more influenced be user their time in university. I am a woman who has a PhD, and have been left to the right by the left.
According to Pew research out of 81 countries where they surveyed, they have asked about worship service attendance, women report greater levels of weekly attendance in 30 countries, most of which have Christian majorities or large Christian populations.
Apparently in a typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that's 61% female, 39% male. This gender gap shows up in all age categories. [1] On any given Sunday there are 13 million more adult women than men in America's churches.
Whereas in Australia in 2021 the National Census (run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics) found that 61% of churchgoers are female, whereas 39% are male,
In New Zealand the statistics according the 2023 Life survey sit with an almost identical result, 60% women attending Church, and only 39% of Men.
My point in quoting these statistics, is that whilst more Women may tend to vote for Liberal parties ecetera, never forget that there are more Women sitting in Churches, often bringing their Families there too.
In light of some of the comments last night (So enjoy the Straight Talk conversations immensely) such as that is why the 12 Disciples were Men.(( Oh, Man)). I would also like to state the obvious, haha. Yes, Women are emotional beings and that is nothing to be ashamed about. We are made in the image of God, meaning our nature and likeness originate from our Father. God is an emotional God. Throughout His word, God reveals & expresses emotions and clearly He is not afraid to express strength of emotion. He is no cosmic butter ball -passionate, fiery even calling Himself “a jealous God”…but still an overwhelming tenderness of heart which is perpetually moved by compassion for weakness and vulnerability of the human condition.
All this to say there is nothing evil about having emotions, but like anything they must be governed by principles and wisdom and to those of us who believe, by the Spirit.
Surely part of wisdom means knowing where to aim our fight (or should I say anger?) ….it’s definitely not at Men or even people who are deceived and debauched by satan’s lies ….
“And I will put enmity (open hostility)
Between satan and the woman,
And between satan’s seed (offspring) and her Seed;
He (Jesus) shall [fatally] crush satan’s head
& satan will only bruise your heel”.
We are called to righteous anger, but it should be directed at the source himself… For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Does that mean we back out on a practical level from challenging radical social justice agenda’s -no! I think it means we learn to handle people & situations aware of what we are really fighting. Ambassadors, clothed in dignity & strength.
Women governed by the Spirit of God are powerful Warriors, Nation Changers, Protectors & Nurturers of Children’s hearts and dreams and make no mistake about it- we will fight to the death to protect our kids.
I wonder whether it is because that more women attend university than man, the university eduction has become increasingly left wing dominated, therefore women are more influenced be user their time in university. I am a woman who has a PhD, and have been left to the right by the left.