Firstly, let me begin by saying that while I hold many things in the Old and New Testament to be true, I am generally sceptical about the origin of a lot of the teachings, believing them to be the work of men with political or personal agendas.
Now, as many of you would be aware, before the rise of the Patriarchial religions it was the woman who held positions of power. They were the spiritual leaders, they were the politicians and they dominated the home. Men were only valued for their physical strength and sexuality. All of this took place at a time when sexual prohibitions did not exist. The act was actually revered.
Then all of a sudden we see the masculine religion of Judaism comeforth. It is quite the opposite to its matriarchal counterparts. Sex is no longer a phenomenon to be enjoyed freely and openly but something that, outside of the time and place designated to it, was dirty and sinful. Just about every aspect of the sexual experience was regulated, from how one should present themselves to when and why it should be practiced.
Now, what developed from this religion? Man became the dominant sex and it was he that was now the spiritual leader, the politician and the ruler of the household. Woman were now only valued for their ability to bear children and raise them.
It is my belief, and that's all it is, that the subjugation of sexuality and the rise in the dominance of the male are directly related. What is more, it is my contention that sexuality was subjugated as part of clever plan by men so that they would gain dominance over the opposite sex. Just as woman have been fighting to regain equality, if not dominance, over the last few decades, so too did the men of the ancient middle east.
I believe that they understood very well the power woman hold over man because of their sexuality. Let's face it, even the best of us men can be a real sucker for a pretty face and the prospect of intimacy with a beautiful woman. However, if that lady is not allowed to flaunt her sexuality, her ability to dominate is greatly diminished.
Just think about it for a moment. From around 6000 years ago right up until about the 1950's, a ladies roll in society was largely submissive. Incidentally the belief of society during this period was that sex is a sin outside of marriage and was something that should not be flaunted. Enter the 1960's and 70's and the sexual revolution and what happens? Woman, again, begin to express their sexuality and all of a sudden their social status begins to rise. Equal opportunities organisations spring up all around the western world and before we know it, woman are again equal to men and fast heading towards a position of dominance.
Oh yes, make no mistake, woman are the dominant sex and it is because of their sexuality and man's desire for it. When they are allowed to use it, they leave us men like floundering idiots, bowing to their every whim. Take away their ability to use it freely and then all of a sudden we feel more in control.
The purpose of this piece is to support my belief that, aside from rape or deciptful sex, there are very few prohibitions surrounding sex and that those that do exist within the Old and New Testament are the work of men seeking dominance over woman under the guise of divine revelation.
Any comments?
Now, as many of you would be aware, before the rise of the Patriarchial religions it was the woman who held positions of power. They were the spiritual leaders, they were the politicians and they dominated the home. Men were only valued for their physical strength and sexuality. All of this took place at a time when sexual prohibitions did not exist. The act was actually revered.
Then all of a sudden we see the masculine religion of Judaism comeforth. It is quite the opposite to its matriarchal counterparts. Sex is no longer a phenomenon to be enjoyed freely and openly but something that, outside of the time and place designated to it, was dirty and sinful. Just about every aspect of the sexual experience was regulated, from how one should present themselves to when and why it should be practiced.
Now, what developed from this religion? Man became the dominant sex and it was he that was now the spiritual leader, the politician and the ruler of the household. Woman were now only valued for their ability to bear children and raise them.
It is my belief, and that's all it is, that the subjugation of sexuality and the rise in the dominance of the male are directly related. What is more, it is my contention that sexuality was subjugated as part of clever plan by men so that they would gain dominance over the opposite sex. Just as woman have been fighting to regain equality, if not dominance, over the last few decades, so too did the men of the ancient middle east.
I believe that they understood very well the power woman hold over man because of their sexuality. Let's face it, even the best of us men can be a real sucker for a pretty face and the prospect of intimacy with a beautiful woman. However, if that lady is not allowed to flaunt her sexuality, her ability to dominate is greatly diminished.
Just think about it for a moment. From around 6000 years ago right up until about the 1950's, a ladies roll in society was largely submissive. Incidentally the belief of society during this period was that sex is a sin outside of marriage and was something that should not be flaunted. Enter the 1960's and 70's and the sexual revolution and what happens? Woman, again, begin to express their sexuality and all of a sudden their social status begins to rise. Equal opportunities organisations spring up all around the western world and before we know it, woman are again equal to men and fast heading towards a position of dominance.
Oh yes, make no mistake, woman are the dominant sex and it is because of their sexuality and man's desire for it. When they are allowed to use it, they leave us men like floundering idiots, bowing to their every whim. Take away their ability to use it freely and then all of a sudden we feel more in control.
The purpose of this piece is to support my belief that, aside from rape or deciptful sex, there are very few prohibitions surrounding sex and that those that do exist within the Old and New Testament are the work of men seeking dominance over woman under the guise of divine revelation.
Any comments?