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Sparkle (2)
Lightening rods! Yep. Talking Lightening rods today. Not politics but faith, well kind of. Faith shared through Reality television. The Duggars (do you live under a rock, don’t worry my husband does too) a family on TLC has chosen to live their life on television proclaiming they live according to the word of God. I do find it funny they chose to participate in REALITY TELEVISION it seems like such a contradiction but that is another debate.
Anyway, this family has 19 kids and the parents Michelle and Jim-Bob, ( that would tick them off, me placing Michelle’s name first) have made it clear that they will continue having kids until Michelle really and truly can’t, you know menopause. Michelle has home schooled all the kids and now with their fame it seems Michelle is preaching the lifestyle.
It is the preaching that has led to some controversy.
Please note, I am a firm believer in freedom of speech. I find it hilarious how others are calling the Duggars a cult. They call them ‘harmful’ to society and some want them censored. Some, even fight to have them removed from television. This makes me sad. Years ago feminist would have been upset if they were censored or not allowed to spread their words and ideas.
If we claim we are a society that promotes critical thinking and sharing of ideas then we must stop being so scared of those exact beliefs but it does seem when FAITH or RELIGION enters into it we freak!
We lose all composure to think,debate and reason when religion enters the arena.
Anyway, I find it all fascinating!
I love watching people flip out!!
So, what do I do? Well, I have some fun with my husband, of course!
I called my husband and informed him that I was doing my best to secure his manhood.
My husband was taken a little off guard, “Um, Lucy, what are you talking about?”
I said, “Honey, I just wanted you to know that I am doing my best to make sure your manhood is protected.”
He replied, “Um, ok, and how are YOU, doing that exactly?” (sarcasm and trepidation was the tone)
I quickly explained, “Well, sweetie, I am letting you make the money and therefore your manhood is secured.”
My husband answered, “Lou, anytime you want to make more money than me, knock yourself out and I assure you my manhood will be JUST FINE.”
I went on to explain the entire Duggar thingy and Michelle Duggar’s speech “Tips for a Happy Marriage”, which I read about on Faith Goes Pop, and the belief in submission and all that jazz.
My husband’s response, “Are you serious, where do these guys find these women? Submission? Oh, Lou, I couldn’t imagine you and submission?” And he laughed.
We talked a little bit more about our daughter and our hope that she learned from us the importance of education and the fact that I did always work and could and would support myself if need be. There are so many reasons a woman needs to be able to take care of herself. I can’t tell you how much I disagree with Michelle Duggar BUT I do believe she has the right to her belief and even more she has the right to defend it and here is what pisses off a lot of people, I BELIEVE MICHELLE DUGGAR HAS THE RIGHT TO SHARE IT.
As a society we say we believe in learning and critical thinking. In order to that we need to allow for the sharing of ideas and opposing schools of thoughts. Well, we say we do, so we need to practice what we preach, don’t you think? Most of all we need to promote FREEDOM. If a person chooses to live their life by how they interpret their faith and it works for them then so be it.
Anyway, if you want more information click on the name Duggars!
Have you ever watched The Duggars? Have you read anything about the Duggars? What do you think about such families?
