I am not going to vote for Hillary Clinton in the next major election. As a Christian my convictions are both pro-life and pro-family (among many things). I see the pro-choice movement and the homosexual agenda going against both those essential things. Much more could and should be said about those issues but that is not the purpose of the post.
The other day while campaigning in New Hampshire Hillary Clinton had a moment where reporters thought they saw her tear up (or start to cry). The News jumped on this, many saying it would ruin Clinton’s hopes of winning this state’s primary, etc, etc. They called it a potential “Muskie moment.” Muskie was said to have cried after reading a newspapers attack on his wife. Muskie fervently denied that was the case (since heaven forbid a man cry over someone slandering his wife in public) saying it was snow flakes.
The logic behind this thinking is that people in public office have to be strong (which I agree with). The logic continues that people who cry (at least in public) demonstrate a lack of toughness and composure (which I don’t agree with).
I look to the strongest person who ever lived as proof to back my opinions. Jesus Christ was the ideal man’s man because he was 100% God and 100% man. This Man never sinned! He was the most amazing Person to ever walk the face of this earth. To endure the weight of the cross I believe he was stronger then anyone whose ever gone before him (or who will come after him). That strength was both outward and inward! He was a real man.
None the less the gospels do record some occasions in which our Lord wept (Luke 19:41, John 11:35). Weeping is not simply crying, it’s crying like a baby. As an adult I have only wept on one occasion (at least that I can remember). Jesus cried, and even did so in public.
So what’s my point? If Hillary Clinton did tear up during her campaign run I don’t think that’s a very big deal. As a matter of fact I think it’s potentially a good thing since I don’t want a robot running our country. The fact she is a woman and thus may be more emotional is not a huge deal to me either. (I'm not voting for her because of her voting record and because her convictions are not, atleat in my humble opinion, biblically informed).
One reporter commenting on this story put it this way, “But Clinton may shed no tears on the campaign trail. The same people who complain that she is cold and unemotional would seize on it as a sign of weakness and vulnerability.” Just because you might not like what Mrs. Clinton stands for don’t hold her to an unreasonable or an unbiblical standard.
Genuine tears do demonstrate vulnerability but not necessarily weakness! If you don’t agree with me just look to the gospels my friends!
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Foxnews.com shows that not everyone holds the same opinion on this matter http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Dec19/0,4670,WhoapossCryingNow,00.html
“Aubrey Immelman, a political psychologist at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn., said women "are in a default position" in the crying game.
"It would have bad consequences for Hillary if she teared up in public," Immelman said. "That's unfair, but I think that's probably how it still works in our society."
For male candidates, Immelman says, whether crying is OK or not "depends on context." Tough-guy candidates like Rudy Giuliani or John McCain, with his military background, can tear without fear, he says, and those talking about emotional issues such as fallen troops can emote without risk…
…Clearly, Americans have mixed emotions about showing emotion.”
s it okay for a President of a country to cry in public? Was Hilary really crying or was it Hollywood? She said she was already really tired on this video but she is not even the President yet! It sounded like she was getting ready to give up. Does she have what it takes to be a President?
To the typical person, this video portrays a weak and fallible Clinton that in the middle of a major crisis, whether it be a war, a recession/depression, or terrorist attack she would probably fall apart emotionally, have a nervous breakdown or fall into a depression. Is this why America and the world typically doesn't want a woman to rule - emotional roller coasters? Is it that men are more consistent in their emotions and behavior and thus better leaders in tough situations?
In my opinion, women can definitely contribute a lot to a country, and yes even in leadership positions. However, this video revealed and confirmed to me my fear with women leaders - emotions and how they react to those emotions. In my opinion, emotions get in the way of making objective decisions. Yes, I agree that human beings are emotional creatures and emotions are normal. It would be abnormal not to be. But to swing emotionally as she did can make that person be very unstable and be very subjective in their decision making in critical moments.
I would agree that there are many good woman leaders that are better than men but in general, men are more suited for these types of positions. Not only do I say this from a political standpoint but from personal experience working in the corporate world - I have worked for many women leaders. Out of all the women I have worked for there is only one that stands out as a consistent, objective, and a strong leader. However, all other women have the "flaw" that gets in the way of leading well: emotions!
On a side note, other than Huckabee the other republican candidates aren't too hot when it comes to being a moral conservative. We may end up having to vote for the "lesser of to evils" when it comes to pro-life and pro-family issues.
Johnny boy
J-boy,
I don't agree with everything you wrote but the Bible does say that women are the weaker vessel...
Did Peter simply mean physical strength? Did he also understand the emotional differences between men and women?
I think some men are more emotional or feeling driven then ladies.
The Scriptures do teach that God has given men and women different roles in the church and in the home (Gen 1-3, Tit 2, Eph 5, 1 Pet 3, etc); none the less it is more difficult to draw black and white lines when it comes to the secular work place.
To a certain extent i dont hold non-Christians to the same standards as genuine Believers.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Caleb
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