The Battered Wife

Conclusion:

Are there any common thread between abusive men and the Watchtower? Are there any similarity between abused women and Jehovah's Witnesses? The Society isn't any different than the domestic crime that exists is our country. The Watchtower uses the Bible to justify their oppressive behavior and manipulate their authority over the Witnesses.

Cults today love to use Eph 5:21 & Col 3:18 as a theme to control their members. The term "Submission" is a tool where cult leaders want the members to submit under their leadership without question. It's interesting to note that whole context of the passage is focused on unity, not conformity. I believe if the husbands love (To protect, provide, and meet her needs in every way as he would take care of his body) the wives, then the wives will (out of appreciation, true genuine love) support, submit freely because the needs are being met. There is strength and power when there is submission. This, of course, exists between the spouse. However, if the bigot threats his wife like second citizen and believe that his wife is an inferior being because of her gender, then the submissive role will be less effective. She might submit to him but she will be submitting to him out fear instead of love. When there is fear (fear, guilt, no self worth), she will rebel. Fear and love can't exist when oppression takes place in a relationship. Unity is when the husbands ask for the wives any input or advise (deep discussion), then the husbands (upon agreement between the two) will carry out the final decision. Then the wives will support his decision and assist him till they (not him) reach their goals. Women are equal to the men in nature and essence but different in responsibilities and roles. That does not make the women inferior but makes the relationship strong. I'm sure that you heard of this statement before, "Either a woman can break or make a man." This is so true. When there is oppression (from the husband) there will be rebellion (from the wife) because the relationship isn't based on trust. No Trust = No Relationship!

Jesus Christ is a perfect example what submission really is. He submitted to the Father (since the Father architects the plan of Salvation for mankind and the Son executed the plan) to reconcile men to God. Jesus was submissive to the Father to save mankind from God's wrath. God's wrath was on Jesus when he died on the cross for the sins of the world that men can have eternal life if they believe, repent, receive God's free gift. On the third day, He rose from the dead to conquer death. He's alive! 1 Cor 15:1-17