Woman's Place in the Land of Oz

During my stay in Kansas, visiting Toto and the sister, I was confronted with some pretty harsh truth. While attending my sister's evening service, the very wise Oz laid forth just what God said was a woman's role in this life. As he bellowed out things like, "she was made to serve the man", "it is not her job to disagree", "her main role in life is to get married", and "it is her job to stroke his ego" - my jaw unknowningly began to grind until sparks were almost flying. With boiling blood, I contemplated getting up and walking out. It wasn't until last night, as I lay in my bed of poppys that I tried to figure out just why I had reacted so strongly. Granted, society today preachs the complete opposite - equality all the way. But I have always agreed with the word, that women are to be submissive to their husbands, as he is the head of the house and family.

I try and find some excitement and passion for this "job" in my life. Is that really all God created women for? To trail around after men, the ultimate "yes sir, how can I please you" robot? The wizard claimed that the woman was to follow her man whether right or wrong because God would take of the man and it wasn't the women's job to decide if it is right or wrong. That God does not give the dream to the woman but the man; and it is her job to follow. I have so many dreams that I pray are from God. A passion for so many things that have nothing to do with following a man around.

Marriage seems like such a future notion and yet a very important part of my future that I do look forward too. But I pray that God will give me a husband who carries the same dreams and passions as I. That we will follow God together, side by side, instead of me hanging onto his coat tails. So many things that rubbed me raw during this service in Kansas, and yet I feel as if I am the one wrong.