nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m has pointed out that the word "meek" in the bible is translated from a word that is more like "has a sword but keeps it sheathed," suggesting that it's not about a lack of fortitude or ability to wield it, but rather, the wisdom and emotional stability to know when it is better not to.

Most women, like most people, admire strength. A lot of people are entranced by unhinged strength, and particularly crazy people like to fling themselves towards it.

There are a lot of ways women are different from men, but I don't think an admiration of strength in general is one of them. Though perhaps the way that expression of strength is varied is, as the strength to fight physically is different than the strength to bear or raise children (or manage a household). I would certainly not be interested in a helpless flower of a woman, and I suspect those men that would are perhaps covering for insecurity around how they perceive their own strength. Maybe they can talk to Dr. Freud (or Dr. Leary...).

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It seems like the bible didn't get much right, but maybe it somehow predicted #swordstr 🤔

Yes, Jesus was the ultimate Meek Man, and he rampaged in the Temple not once, but twice. And then He knowingly and willingly carried His own cross to the top of a hill, to be nailed to it, even though His followers wanted to draw swords to protect Him. He didn't lose his nerve, ever. He stayed Stoic and simply did what He had to do, because it had to be done. He submitted to His own fate.

The entire story is written to emphasize His fearless, calm restraint, but also His willingness to use sudden, explosive, almost inexplicable violence, when necessary. And that He was shrewd and observant enough to know when the one is required, and the other.

reminds me of vagabond manga