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We Are Not Pregnant

The glory of men and women lies in their unbridgeable differences.

Mark Galli | posted 7/12/2007 08:55AM

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Whenever that happens, I believe God once again says, "It is very good."

Mark Galli is managing editor of Christianity Today, and author of Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untamable God (Baker 2006). You are invited to comment below or on his blog.

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A Mom

Posted: July 24, 2007 1:34 AM

At first I thought "Where are you coming from?", but reading further I understand what your saying. Like it or not, we are different. Some "Christian" men take advantage of this and misuse scripture to satisfy their own macho attitudes. If we can all understand there are differences between the sexes and accept those differences and respect each other, this world might be a better place to live in. As far as the statement "we're pregnant", I disagree with you as both people are sharing in the experience, just in different ways.

BJ	Posted: July 20, 2007 10:10 AM


Just another example of nit-picking! This article was a waste of time for both the writer and the reader(s).

King	Posted: July 17, 2007 11:30 AM


The term is a colloquialism of this generation revealing men's desire to become more involved. Trying to stop well meant changes like that is like trying to stop a bull chasing another bull in heat. Ain’t gonna happen. Galli is just revealing his old fuddyduddyishness.

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