5 Unhinged Beliefs About Women’s Rights That Make No Sense
Some women seem pretty upset these days.
I say ‘some’ because these are primarily left-leaning and/or ill-informed about the issues that send them spiraling. They populate protests and cry out against phantom injustices women face in the USA. Given the sheer volume of these liberal ladies, though I’m not sure of percentages, they are a loud and emotional group who wear the mantle of victimhood with disdain and swagger.
You may have seen some of them scream-crying in vent videos when the election returns revealed Trump’s victory, or more recently, on the streets protesting against federal law enforcement and for Palestine.
The sad part is, I don’t think they’re faking it. With the unhinged beliefs they’ve embraced, they seem genuinely scared, fully believing that the commonsense ideals coming back into fashion, like family values, patriotism, faith, and gender clarity, actually spell disaster.
Certainly, there are times to stand up with anger against injustice and to contend for what’s right. As moms, we stand toe-to-toe with school boards that insist pornographic materials belong in classrooms and libraries. Linking arms, we stand strong for our families, American values, and freedom. It must be done.
The problem with our leftist sisters is this. Their outrage, unhinged as it appears to be, is based on some false narratives and outright lies. That’s why we’re looking at just five of the faulty beliefs that send some spiraling, even though they are untrue.
1. Women are Worse Off in America
Last week, I saw one of those man-on-the-street interviews popular on YouTube and Fox News. The question, asked of random young women, was whether it was better for women in America or in Iran. Of that sample, each of them said that women have it better in Iran! The ignorance was breathtaking!
If you have even a passing knowledge of life for women in Muslim countries – specifically those governments that have a more theocratic bent, you know it’s no bed of roses growing up as a girl living under Sharia Law.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, author of Heretic: Why Islam Needs a Reformation Now, wrote, “Repeatedly, women are considered under the code to be worth at most ‘half a man.’ Sharia subordinates women to men in a multitude of ways: the requirement of guardianship by men, the right of men to beat their wives, the right of men to have unfettered sexual access to their wives, the right of men to practice polygamy, and the restriction of women’s legal rights in divorce cases, in estate law, in cases of rape, in court testimony, and in consent to marriage.” 1
Then there are the heartbreaking stories of women brutally beaten for a wisp of hair peeking out of a hijab, a morality law violation. Incidentally, in Iran, there’s a law that imposes severe fines and up to 10 years in prison for infractions related to women wearing the hijab.2
You may also be familiar with a young girl, Bibi Aisha, who was featured on the cover of Time Magazine, her nose and ears having been cut off by a Taliban commander after she had fled from her abusive husband, who she had been forced to marry at the age of 12.3
There are stories from many parts of the world that tell of the difficulties women face in various cultures. America is not one of them.
The thoughtless women who eagerly praised Iran for the camera revealed startling ingratitude and a lack of basic walking-around sense if they truly believe they would do better anywhere other than the most prosperous, most free country on earth – America.
2. Women Don’t Need Men
Young women are frustrated. It’s harder to meet people, harder to build social circles, and most spend 3-5 hours a day on social media. (Not pointing fingers here, I’ll admit that my phone is rarely more than a few inches away). They ingest a steady stream of sketchy internet wisdom and TikTok advice on life and love – and pretty much everything else.
The stuff they are feeding on is toxic. In the media sphere, they are being told that men are no good, controlling, and that the “patriarchy” is the primary source of evil in our culture. Men are portrayed in movies and TV as buffoons, narcissistic, or unintelligent.
The truth is, though, that women still long for connection. Most, if they are honest, still crave the romance they see in Hallmark movies. They want a man to drop to one knee and present a ring and a promise of forever. While real life isn’t a fairytale, let’s admit that it would be pretty cool to find a handsome prince – even if he sometimes leaves socks strewn throughout the house – or occasionally forgets to lower the toilet seat. (IYKYK!)
I believe the hating men thing is a ruse. It’s an excuse rooted in pride and fear of not finding love and fueled by a lack of in-person social connection. Am I wrong about this?
More truth: doing the hard work of building a solid marriage that stands the test of time is worth it. The man in the relationship will be far from perfect. He might smell sometimes – and he might let you down. Spoiler alert: You won’t be at your best all the time either.
Ultimate truth: God made us for each other. There’s nothing wrong with staying single. Some are called to that, and the Bible says it’s a-ok. Still, men and women were made with different strengths and attributes that make us fit together just right. And, before they throw men under the bus as patriarchal masculine oppressors, it’s worth looking at the high call God gave to them when it comes to how they treat their wives:
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” (Ephesians 5:25)
Incidentally, Jesus died for the church. That’s where the bar is set for men.
3. Women are Better Off Without Kids
This one makes me sad.
When I was a young wife, I had made strides in my career and was so into it. It was exciting, and I never knew what I’d get to do next. (My husband and I both worked in the music business).
Then I had my first of three daughters. It was such a drastic change. Gone were the glitz and excitement of album premier parties and backstage passes. In their place came a baggy t-shirt with a little spit-up on the shoulder, sweatpants, and a messy ponytail.
It may feel like giving up a lot, but I think most moms will agree it’s like giving up a dollar to receive a gold mine. Kids, with all the sleepless nights and messy moments, are the absolute best. I’ve had the privilege of traveling to many countries, visiting Mar-a-Lago (Thanks, Moms for America!), and having so many unforgettable experiences. But NONE of it compares to motherhood. Who’s with me?
I must mention those women who find themselves unable to have children. God has beautiful purposes and plans for each one. My heart goes out to anyone whose hopes for children were not realized. To be clear, they are not who we’re talking about here. Our focus is on the trend to avoid having kids that has become surprisingly widespread.
There’s a questionable study from 2019 that has been celebrated and widely publicized by left-leaning media, claiming that women who are unmarried with no children are happier. However, Focus on the Family’s Daily Citizen shared findings from the American Family Survey (2020) of women ages 18-55, which revealed that married moms ranked highest in life satisfaction. Additionally, married mothers had much higher incomes than cohabiting or single mothers. Just one more perk of going the traditional route.4
What many young women face right now is a narrative that encourages them to favor self-love over all else. The sacrifices of motherhood are highlighted, while the value and inexpressible joy of raising a family are completely ignored. They are told via that unending stream of social and entertainment media that kids will take your life from you and deny you your dreams.
It makes me sad for those who live under that delusion. I’m truly sorry for the inexplicable cost of holding that deceptive view. They may gain that dollar but miss the true treasure that children and family are.
4. Women’s Healthcare = Abortion Access
The screaming, the outrage – the signs, the pink hats that were supposed to look like vaginas. All for the right to kill your baby. This one is particularly diabolical because this atrocity has cost the world millions of young lives, sacrificed on abortion’s altar.
Many young people are getting wise to this one. The annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., is increasingly populated by young people, enthusiastic about life and protecting the innocent. Despite the mischaracterization of abortion and the issues surrounding it, fewer and fewer are falling for the propaganda.
When an unhinged protestor screams about women’s right to healthcare, it’s a bit of a headscratcher. In America, women have access to healthcare. Rich or poor, and even if she is here illegally. Healthcare is available. The problem is when you try to redefine abortion using a term like “healthcare.”
Even since Roe v. Wade was struck down, abortion is still available in America. Though some states are to be applauded for limiting or banning it, more states have not. Too many blue states offer the gruesome option of killing a preborn baby anytime up until birth. It’s barbaric, and there is no case to be made that killing a baby is “women’s healthcare.” In most cases, delivering the child, which the woman can give up for adoption, is less dangerous than abortion. So, the healthcare claim simply doesn’t wash.
In fact, now, in America, the majority of abortions are self-administered with the abortion pill. According to an Ethics & Public Policy Center paper, “10.93 percent of women experience sepsis, infection, hemorrhaging, or another serious adverse event within 45 days following a mifepristone abortion.” 5
Healthcare, indeed.
5. Transgender Issues Are Women’s Issues
Believe it or not, transgender concerns are considered by leftists to be women’s issues because they claim “transgender women are women.”
The problem is, they aren’t. The science just doesn’t science. No matter how convincing the appearance may be, a transgendered woman IS a man.
Trying to conflate this as a women’s issue is insulting for those of us who are female humans. In fact, transgender ideology finds women attacked through male invasion of women’s sports and women’s spaces, with men prancing around in wigs and dresses, offering a caricature of what true womanhood is all about.
We menstruate. We have babies. We experience menopause. We nurture our families and make our unique and indelible mark on our communities.
A man who desperately wishes to be female, and likewise a woman who desperately wants to live as a man, is not to be hated, but they need compassion. Remember, the starting place for embracing a transgender lifestyle is rejecting oneself and God’s good design. As frustrating as it can be for us to have to dodge this ideology with our kids, we can imagine that it’s not easy for these individuals either.
Still, it doesn’t give anyone the right to usurp women’s issues as their own.
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Those are the five that immediately sprang to mind. Before closing, I think it’s worth mentioning a popular lie circulating on the media and socials. It’s the idea that President Trump has made things bad for women in America. It is a deeply held belief by many, especially those nursing a Trump Derangement Syndrome addiction. They claim he’s a rapist and a misogynist. Again, the truth is inconsequential when you live by the mantra “orange man bad.”
In fact, President Trump and his administration have been instrumental in executive orders like “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,” “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” (which benefits men and women), and the one upholding Title IX, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”
Despite the wails, unfounded accusations, protests, and parades, the truth is, we are empowered and free in our great nation. As women, we are unhindered. We make minimum wage and run million-dollar corporations. We homeschool and teach in public school. We are doctors, poets, project managers, IT technicians, and archeologists. We speak our minds, celebrate our patriotism, and exercise our faith.
At Moms for America, we will continue to stand with you for truth. The left is loud, but truth is on our side, and we won’t ever, ever give up!
Podcast note: We sat down with January Littlejohn, our friend and tireless parental‑rights advocate whose story drew national attention after she learned her daughter’s school had encouraged a gender transition in secret. She shares an update on her daughter, the court case, and what’s unfolded since it all began.
2 hrw.org
4 dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com
5 eppc.org
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