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31
Yes. No.
Debate Score:69
Arguments:54
Total Votes:83
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Should a husband and wife have equal authority in marriage?

Yes.

Side Score: 38
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No.

Side Score: 31
4 points

It depends on the marriage. If it is agreed upon that one spouse takes on more responsibly than another then so be it. One thing is always true however; both involved should always have the right to an opinion and for that opinion to be heard.

Side: Yes.

Agreed. If I get married, I will let my husband or wife be the leader but that will be by my consent only as it should be. My Aunt Rose has to be the bread winniner because my Uncle Ronnie is severly disabled and unable to work. She is not less of a woman nor he less of a man. Couples should do what works for them. Good seeing you again, doc.

Side: Yes.
MaleRights(4) Disputed
1 point

The bible clearly states that woman are to be submissive and obedient to their husbands.

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

-1 Timothy 2:11-14

3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

-1 Corinthians 11:3

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

-1 Corinthians 11:9

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

-Genesis 3:16

And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.

-Exodus 21:7

For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

-1 Corinthians 11:8

Side: No.
AngryGenX(463) Disputed
1 point

You are shifting the argument... You asked about authority, not if women can work outside the home. Not only that, but you are contradicting yourself by your position. You are on the side of equal authority but then say you would prefer if your "partner" is the "leader". What kind of a leader is "it" going to be if it has no authority to make decisions for the "family"?

Side: No.
MaleRights(4) Disputed
1 point

The bible clearly states that woman are to be submissive and obedient to their husbands.

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

-1 Timothy 2:11-14

3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

-1 Corinthians 11:3

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

-1 Corinthians 11:9

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

-Genesis 3:16

And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.

-Exodus 21:7

For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

-1 Corinthians 11:8

Side: No.
Akulakhan(2985) Disputed
2 points

The bible states a lot of stupid shit. I don't see your point.

Side: Yes.
darthtimon(41) Disputed
1 point

Have you not posted this twice within one debate?

The Bible might apply to Christian marriages (though it should only apply if both parties agree), but what about civil ceremonies? What about other religions? And in the end, should it not be down to the couple to decide how best to make their marriage work?

Side: Yes.
pakicetus(1455) Disputed
0 points

The Bible also clearly states you should not eat shellfish. I never see any Christians protesting at seafood joints.

Side: Yes.
2 points

Yes. Although one may take on more responsibility than the other or play a different role that the other, it is still important to maintain an equal relationship.

Side: Yes.

Why not?

Side: Yes.

There is no logical argument for men being superior to women. Just because some old books say so.

Side: Yes.
1 point

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Side: Yes.
1 point

There are different types of marriages, in different cultures with differen mores. I believe in human equality, and specifically (due to the nature of this debate) gender equality. So in my opinion, I believe marriages should be an equal partnership, and equal authority. I also realize there are people who are seem just as happy not having an equal authoritative voice in marriage.

Side: Yes.

It makes sense that both should be equal in authority. It seems Christian, too.

Side: Yes.

This is how it begins; equal authority in marriage and then BAM, communism.

Side: No.
2 points

The bible clearly states that woman are to be submissive and obedient to their husbands.

11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

-1 Timothy 2:11-14

3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

-1 Corinthians 11:3

Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man.

-1 Corinthians 11:9

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

-Genesis 3:16

And if a man sell his daughter to be a maidservant, she shall not go out as the menservants do.

-Exodus 21:7

For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man.

-1 Corinthians 11:8

Side: No.
pakicetus(1455) Disputed
2 points

The Bible also clearly states you should not eat shellfish. I never see any Christians protesting at seafood joints.

Side: Yes.

Religicrites like him have no idea of logic. .

Side: Yes.
Srom(12206) Disputed
1 point

God gave those laws to the state of Israel to follow. Christians don't have to follow it at all. That's just like saying other foreign countries should follow the U.S Constitution, but the other foreign countries have their own laws so they shouldn't follow the U.S Constitution. It's the same thing with the Old Testament laws.

Side: No.
AngryGenX(463) Disputed
1 point

Didn't I explain this to you just like a week ago???............

Side: No.

From my experience and what anecdotal evidence I can observe, marriage works better if there is a definite 'leader' whenever an unexpected situation arises. I don't, however, believe this role should be across the board, nor should it be selected based on gender. Rather, whichever spouse is more suited to the particular type of issue should have the final say.

Which isn't to say the other partners opinion shouldn't be considered- it should. But true equality does not work if the spouses completely disagree on a topic and neither can be swayed; there generally isn't a third 'tiebreaker' voter. Otherwise, well... failing to make a decision is itself a decision of sorts, and almost always the wrong one.

So I would say that a husband and wife should not have equal authority- each should hold authority over those things they are best suited to. That may mean that the man has more overall authority. That may mean that the woman has more overall authority. In some cases, that may even work out to being equals- but there is still an obvious leader for any given situation. This is a good thing!

Side: No.