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From Benedict XVI
“People have realized that the complete removal of the feminine element from the Christian message is a shortcoming from an anthropological viewpoint. It is theologically and anthropologically important for woman to be at the center of Christianity."
Anger and Patrimony (from Donna)
This is just another of the unintended consequences of the cultural acceptance of contraception and abortion! Men's sexuality has been robbed of its creative essence. It is now viewed as something that imposes a burden on women (when conception happens to occur), something used to control women or something that is purely recreational. Why would men bother?? In taking away their responsibility, we've also robbed them of their significance! In the big picture of humanity, men have been made into nothing more than a nuisance women have to figure out how to control in order to bring about the next generation. Men don't see it as their task to protect the vulnerable because they see themselves as the vulnerable ones. A few well preserved vials of sperm would make men entirely obsolete in the world's ethos today!!
Excellent, Dom! (from Teresa)
That is astounding Robin, and good for you for standing up. At the heart of that matter, I think, is even worse than a gender mixing message. There is an increased sharper and sharper focus on the "self." Solid Catholic teaching returns our focus away from ourselves to Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The original sin, Eve denied her womanhood when she desired to be like "gods." Since the only god she knew was the Father. Where was Adam? He stood impotent... in other words, they were divorced. There's a young girl at Robin's son's high school who was just told that she is the center of the universe and it's a tragic disservice to her.
Find the logic (from "me")
Ditto what Mary said! A lot of high schools have very poor math and science depts, for boys and girls. I also am educated as a chemical engineer, but chose to teach the two years before we had children because its hours were more suited to spending time with children. (I was looking ahead). When it came time and I was pregnant with our first, I realized that I did not want to leave him with someone else, and was able to stay home full time. I am not sure it would have been that easy if we were used to another engineering income and not just a private school teacher income. Also some of my first job offers were out on oil rigs - I had no interest in that at all even though I enjoyed my engineering classes and did well in them. No one discouraged me from an engineering job, on the contrary I got a lot of flack for my decision not to pursue an engineering career.
Find the logic (from Mary)
I've been lurking, but this is one that irritates me. Beats the heck out of me what these "barriers" are. I was educated as a chemical engineer, where 1/3 of our class was women. However, in electrical engineering, only 1 or 2 out of 30 were women. Is it possible that women are Just Not Interested in some areas? Nah, it must be The Man keeping us down so we must legislate (and, I agree -- when they say "legistlate", I hear "quota"). And actually, I have a friend that was also a chemical engineer. When she lost her job, she decided not to go back into engineering and started working from home so she could spend more time with her 3 kids. Also, if nothing else, there are all kinds of incentives for women to enter science and engineering -- scholarships not available to men, guaranteed housing on campuses that do not guarantee housing to the general population, etc. I think you hit the nail on the head when you said that schools in general are not preparing students for the hard sciences. It is truly a sad state of affairs, the lack of science education these days.

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One soul touched

This remarkable post by a pacifist honestly recounts how wall-to-wall Pope this week has caused him profound rethinking of his world-view and an unexpected change of heart towards the responsibilities attached to freedom.

Its relation to feminine-genius is its bearing on chivalry, and the call to defend the defenseless. Violence is not good, certainly, but it occasionally becomes necessary to protect home and hearth. When chivalrous men exist, women and children live in peace, without nagging anxiety. Knowing that this layer of protection is in place allows children to flourish in security -- becoming better adults. This is edifying. Better a man to come at chivalry thoughtfully, treading carefully towards the fullest expression of his vocation than to barrel in recklessly with nary a second glance. We're all better for his honesty.

Posted by gsk on Friday, 18 April 2008 at 10:21 PM in Chivalry | Permalink

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GSK: I am curious as to the source for your assertion that "when chivalrous men exist, women and children live in peace, without nagging anxiety." An example of this would help me.

Posted by: RCM | Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 03:31 PM

I don't think it needs to be sourced, since it is the basic structure and function of the family. We'll start with the children (who have to come from somewhere). The Church teaches of their right to be born into stable and loving unions between mother and father, who are dedicated to one another and the good of their offspring. This is borne out by psychological data, which shows clearly what children need to thrive. When the mother -- who focuses on the needs of her children (in whatever way is necessary) -- can count on the support and sustenance of a dedicated father, she is free to love, to offer her gift of self. If she is worried about various things (unemployment, abandonment, infidelity, war, rumours of war, famine, etc.) obviously the whole family will be unsettled. Many of these things a husband cannot influence, some he can. If he has a chivalrous spirit -- there is that much more comfort with those who depend on him, knowing he will lay down his life for his beloved, just as Christ did.

An unmarried man (or priest) has a wider sense of chivalry that he can express in different ways. Some men have neglected chivalry; some women belittle it and demand to be independent. Very sad, and it shows in their brittleness towards men overall. I don't deny they have legimate complaints or bad experiences, but for women to work towards collaboration with men they must appreciate the essence of chivalry.

Posted by: gsk | Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 03:43 PM

Ok, so you define "chivalry" with the family. Interesting.

Posted by: RCM | Sunday, 20 April 2008 at 11:45 PM

I define chivalry with the masculine vocation. Anything a man is called to do, he's called do chivalrously. That includes priesthood, religious life, and occasionally the battlefied. Tough vocation, but we all benefit when lived well.

Posted by: gsk | Monday, 21 April 2008 at 07:01 AM

This point could be worth a book!

There is a deep linkage here--On several levels.
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There is interesting book that anyone concerned for chivalry might profit from: The Last Duel
a fictionalized account ofthe last judicial duel fought in the Middle Ages.

Posted by: mj anderson | Wednesday, 23 April 2008 at 02:37 PM

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