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The Me-Too Movement in the Bible?

Posted on September 9, 2023 by expressyourself4him

The origin of the Me-Too Movement dates back to a post on Myspace in 2006. Activist Tarana Burke coined Me Too during an empathetic response to survivors of abuse. Burke focused on girls and women of color who had been raped or sexually assaulted. As America’s Me-Too Movement has evolved, men have lost their right to respond, often told by members of the media and shut up and listen, even if accusations that were made are untrue.

She spoke to Joseph day after day, but he did not listen to her, to lie with her or to be with her. 11 Then it happened about this time that Joseph went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the men of the house were indoors. 12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me! But he left his garment in her hand and fled and got out [of the house]. 13 And when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled away, 14 She called to the men of her household and said to them, Behold, he [your master] has brought in a Hebrew to us to mock and insult us; he came in where I was to lie with me, and I screamed at the top of my voice. 15 And when he heard me screaming and crying, he left his garment with me and fled and got out of the house, Genesis 39:10-15.

The passage above details the Bible’s version of the Me-Too Movement. The context of this passage begins with the meteoric rise of Joseph from a Hebrew slave to the Caretaker of Potiphar’s estate. According to Moses, every other time that Potiphar’s wife made a pass at Joseph, there was always another maid or servant inside of Potiphar’s home. On this one occasion, no one could collaborate Joseph’s side of what happened. Subsequently, this Hebrew slave must be lying and was thrown in jail.

And she laid up his garment by her until his master came home. 17 Then she told him the same story, saying, The Hebrew servant whom you brought among us came to me to mock and insult me. 18 And when I screamed and cried, he left his garment with me and fled out [of the house]. 19 And when [Joseph’s] master heard the words of his wife, saying to him, This is the way your servant treated me, his wrath was kindled, Genesis 39:16-19.

The key piece of evidence is an article of clothing that Jospeh was wearing. Potiphar’s wife kept this close to her and laid on top of it, likely leaving the scent of her perfume on Joseph’s shirt. This was all the proof Potiphar needed to condemn his loyal servant. While modern women need to be protected from sexual predators, it’s a shame to see a good man’s reputation ruined forever due to false and misleading testimonies. Get the whole story before you jump to conclusions in the future.

by Jay Mankus

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The Cancelling of the Cancel Culture

Posted on April 17, 2021 by expressyourself4him

The Cancel culture is a modern form of ostracism linked to the Me Too Movement. As the Me Too Movement formed in 2014 to defend woman from male predators, the Cancel Culture followed one year later. The idea that people pile onto others for bad behavior, triggered by social media to pressure inappropriate acts, beliefs and or comments to publically apologize has become a cultural phenomena. This movement does not discriminate as if you screw up, tension will build until the cries become so great, something will have to give.

And you who were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh (your sensuality, your sinful carnal nature), [God] brought to life together with [Christ], having [freely] forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 Having cancelled and blotted out and wiped away the handwriting of the note (bond) with its legal decrees and demands which was in force and stood against us (hostile to us). This [note with its regulations, decrees, and demands] He set aside and cleared completely out of our way by nailing it to [His] cross, Colossians 2:13-14.

The apostle Paul devote an entire chapter to a different kind of cancelling. In the middle of Colossians 2, Paul warns Christians in Colosse to avoid being deceived by deceptive and hollow human traditions. Perhaps, there were first century ideologies with different names that were getting people are riled up. Following Colossians 2:8, Paul turns his attention toward the human condition, corrupted by passions and lusts. This obvious flaw sets up the need for a Savior, to cancel the Old Testament law of sin and death.

[God] disarmed the principalities and powers that were ranged against us and made a bold display and public example of them, in triumphing over them in Him and in it [the cross], Colossians 2:15.

The atmosphere of today’s Cancel Culture resembles the scene in John 8:1-11. A woman is caught in the act of adultery as a crowd gathers in a public square. According to Jewish law, this woman was suppose to be stoned to death. Thus, as people begin to form a line, picking up stones, Jesus bends down on one knee, starting to write with his finger in the ground. Bible scholars have suggested that Jesus began to write down secret sins of those holding a stone. Whatever Jesus wrote, one by one stones were dropped and people quietly walked back to their homes. When you add the passages above to this event, this is how you cancel the Cancel Culture.

by Jay Mankus

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The Bible’s Role in the Me Too Movement

Posted on July 9, 2018 by expressyourself4him

Following a series of sexual assault accusations by high profile men in Hollywood and politics, the Me Too Movement began.  Since October of 2017, previous transgressions like subtle forms of flirting are no longer accepted as normal.  Rather, a growing sensitivity toward women is redefining what is acceptable behavior and what is no longer tolerated.  Instead of making up new standards, perhaps its time to turn to the Bible for direction and guidance.

But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith], Ephesians 5:3.

Atheists, liberals and progressives have suggested that the Bible is out of date; no longer relative in today’s culture.  Yet, if the passage above is adopted and embraced, these guidelines will prevent future cases of sexual assault, harassment and inappropriate touching.  The apostle Paul uses a key phrase, “must not even be hinted.”  This ensures that there is no room for compromise, meant to protect the purity and sanctity of life.

Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God], Ephesians 5:4.

As a father of a teenage daughter about to enter her first year of high school, I want to do everything in my power to protect women.  After shielding my daughter in home school the past three years, you have to let go at some point, trusting God to watch over those whom you love.  Although we live in a fallen world, the Bible provides a blue print for morality.  Thus, its time for the Me Too Movement to open their hearts to the Bible so that America can rid itself from inappropriate sexual conduct.

by Jay Mankus

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