Feminism's Attempt to Sterilize Through Academia
How the idolatry of affluence produces a culture of death
Early last year, I was invited to address a gathering of college students on the subject of feminism. An interesting facet of this audience was its composition, with the majority being female scholars pursuing degrees in the field of medicine. During my discourse, I touched upon a subtle aspect of academic life – how it can inadvertently influence women to delay or forgo marriage and motherhood. Furthermore, I delved into the prevalent secular humanism embedded in academic curricula, much of which lean towards anti-family, anti-theistic, and pro-feminist perspectives
In my presentation, I aimed to craft a positive portrayal of both masculinity and femininity. I expounded on God’s design that distinguishes men as beings endowed with strength, wisdom, leadership, and the courage to build and protect, assuming roles as providers and leaders in their families, communities, and churches. In contrast, women, in accordance with God’s design, are bestowed with the gifts of being helpers, nurturers, life-bearers, and architects of love and beauty, enriching their surroundings and relationships. Any notions or practices that seek to redefine or diminish these God-ordained roles must be subjected to rigorous scrutiny and opposition.
The Holy Scriptures underscore the cultural mandate for humanity - to be fruitful, multiply, subdue the earth, and exercise dominion over all living creatures. This mandate serves as a conduit for us to glorify God in our diverse vocations. Throughout the Bible, we see just how seriously God takes this mandate, and how His plan to redeem man involves reconciling us to Himself in order to once again glorify Him in the way He created us to. The Bible underscores God's reverence for life and fruitfulness, as evident in parables like the talents and the account of Jesus cursing the fig tree. In both instances, expectations of fruitfulness were met with stagnation. This underscores the notion that where life thrives, fruitfulness ought to naturally follow.
A culture that promotes sterilization ultimately fosters a culture of decline and death. It is essential to reflect on whether our life pursuits align with God's intention and produce fruit that honors Him. Are our ambitions centered on self-glory or on magnifying God's name?
Following my presentation, the ensuing question-and-answer session provided a forum for students to respond to my assertions. Astonishingly, several young women expressed gratitude for the fresh perspectives and remorse for having been misled in numerous ways over time.
One student, in particular, took a closer look at the implications of dedicating one's life solely to academic and career pursuits. She realized that an obsession with academics could hinder the maturation process for many young women, making it challenging to develop feminine virtues, acquire a well-rounded education, nurture domestic skills, and attract the best sort of men for husbands.
Feminism often perpetuates a culture of infertility, convincing young women to make seemingly innocuous and prudent lifestyle choices that, ultimately, lead to voluntary barrenness.
As this trend persists, the idolization of academic success contributes to increased sexual promiscuity among both young men and women. While young adults are encouraged to postpone marriage and family responsibilities in pursuit of higher education and careers, they are less inclined to deny themselves the pleasures of sexual intimacy that rightfully and exclusively belong within the confines of marital covenant. This has resulted in numerous cases of fornication, enabled by parents and churches that endorse prolonged exclusive relationships while delaying marriage. This culture of licentiousness disincentivizes the pursuit of marriage and further contributes to the prevailing culture of death, exemplified by millions of children murdered in the womb each year and widespread contraception use—feminism's lasting legacy.
Why should we oppose this feminist agenda? Firstly, because God has a more profound purpose for women, uniquely endowed to give birth and nurture children. Secondly, fertility is intrinsic to fulfilling both the Cultural Mandate (Genesis 1:28) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)
One of the primary ways in which Christians can serve as a source of light in this world is through their enthusiastic and joyful approach towards marriage and procreation.
It is poignant to note our readiness to denounce vulgar feminist activists who unapologetically proclaim their abortions, while simultaneously affirming Christian young women who, though adhering to specific pietistic ideals, forsake their biological and physiological makeup in pursuit of academic and career success—an endeavor that often exudes a distinctly masculine character. In both cases, women have inadvertently embraced the same fallacy: that family, fertility, and femininity hinder personal success, purpose, and respectability.
Am I suggesting that women should abstain from pursuing academic studies? On the contrary, the issue at hand does not pertain to women being overly educated, but rather to the quality of education they receive. What I mean by this is that an education devoid of the cultivation of distinct masculine (for men) and feminine (for women) virtues leaves individuals ill-equipped to fulfill God’s mandate to be fruitful and multiply across all spheres of life. Academia ought to produce free individuals who embrace all that God has designed them to be.
Contemporary academia has, at times, served as a conduit for feminist propaganda that intentionally encourages female students to question the value of family life while elevating corporate careers as superior alternatives. Feminism perpetuates the pursuit of material affluence as a means to delay or put off marriage and parenthood, ultimately undermining the institution of the family. It is our duty to remain vigilant and resistant to this harmful phenomenon.
This was eye opening thx brother
"Feminism often perpetuates a culture of infertility, convincing young women to make seemingly innocuous and prudent lifestyle choices that, ultimately, lead to voluntary barrenness."
This hits hard brother. Very well said! I heard you on CrossPolitic and I am really enjoying your content. Keep up the good work!