I feel I've become a lot more feminist in recent years in reaction to "Catholic" manosphere influencers who say feminism is the root of all evil (Tim Gordon, Bug Hall) etc and constantly make claims that only men are fit to lead etc. Never once do they address the causes that led to the early feminist movement. Not once do they address the fact that it's a good thing women can leave abusive marriages. It's a good thing women can be financially independent. So I'm proud to align myself with the Catholic women who don't put up with their bullshit and robustly defend (as JPII did) women's full and equal participation in society.
Hi Emily-- I definitely understand the reaction! Though even frustration with the patriarchy cads can't push me into embracing feminism. The counter to their stupidity is not a political and spiritual ideology like feminism, but virtue, and, as you mention, the robust teaching of the Church with regard to dignity of the human person, womanhood, and marriage. Feminism and the cadtrad movement are opposite sides of the same coin. They both ultimately hurt women and all people because they have the same father of lies. But yes, Gordan, Hall, and their ilk should be strenuously opposed and their BS countered with goodness and truth wherever it pops. It is a cancer.
This is such a well done article about one of those super touchy topics. I agree wholeheartedly with every point you have come to in the end. I too am a woman. I have dignity & love & deserve to be treated respectfully just because I am a woman. I’ve come a long way to embrace my femininity also. I was the only girl in my family. The middle child. I now have 5 of my own mostly grown children and numbers 6&7 grandchildren are on their way, twins by April 1st. I’ve found my power as a woman. I speak when I need to. I also hate all injustice.
Thank you for your well done writing and witnessing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I missed your comment when you originally posted and I'm so glad to have found it now. I love what you've shared. Congratulations on your new grand babies! God bless you and yours.
I feel I've become a lot more feminist in recent years in reaction to "Catholic" manosphere influencers who say feminism is the root of all evil (Tim Gordon, Bug Hall) etc and constantly make claims that only men are fit to lead etc. Never once do they address the causes that led to the early feminist movement. Not once do they address the fact that it's a good thing women can leave abusive marriages. It's a good thing women can be financially independent. So I'm proud to align myself with the Catholic women who don't put up with their bullshit and robustly defend (as JPII did) women's full and equal participation in society.
Hi Emily-- I definitely understand the reaction! Though even frustration with the patriarchy cads can't push me into embracing feminism. The counter to their stupidity is not a political and spiritual ideology like feminism, but virtue, and, as you mention, the robust teaching of the Church with regard to dignity of the human person, womanhood, and marriage. Feminism and the cadtrad movement are opposite sides of the same coin. They both ultimately hurt women and all people because they have the same father of lies. But yes, Gordan, Hall, and their ilk should be strenuously opposed and their BS countered with goodness and truth wherever it pops. It is a cancer.
This is such a well done article about one of those super touchy topics. I agree wholeheartedly with every point you have come to in the end. I too am a woman. I have dignity & love & deserve to be treated respectfully just because I am a woman. I’ve come a long way to embrace my femininity also. I was the only girl in my family. The middle child. I now have 5 of my own mostly grown children and numbers 6&7 grandchildren are on their way, twins by April 1st. I’ve found my power as a woman. I speak when I need to. I also hate all injustice.
Thank you for your well done writing and witnessing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I missed your comment when you originally posted and I'm so glad to have found it now. I love what you've shared. Congratulations on your new grand babies! God bless you and yours.