I'm not married, but the idea of the woman submitting to her husband just because she's a woman just doesn't seem fair at all. What I hate most about this idea is that even the Bible says the woman should submit to her husband. When I see that in the Bible, it makes me so angry. I feel like the Bible is so sexist, and that's a shame because I'm a Christian.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

I don't think it means that you have to submit like a doormat and do everything that the man wants you to do. Afterall, the very next thing is that the husband ought to love his wife and sacrifice for her. I think submission is only required when the man is seeking what is truly best for the relationship/family. I would never submit to my husband if it was a situation that it would bring harm to my family.

I agree with JoyJoy, it does not mean that you have to submit mindlessly and do whatever he tells you "just because." That biblical verse gets misinterpreted and abused a lot. People seem to forget that the Bible tells to submit to a loving and godly husband.

Also, if he tells you to do something that is plain wrong, then the Bible is clear: you don't have to do it. In fact, you shouldn't.

Is it really hard to submit to our husband? I think it only means that we should support them. Husband are the head of the family. It doesn't necessarily mean that we submit to whatever they like. If you think it's wrong, then it must be discuss. But in making decisions for the family, I think it's their responsibility and we should submit to that.

If it was written in the scripture that women must submit to men, do you think it is a sin if we would violate it? I am a hardheaded person and sometimes I would like to do things my own way. I really find it hard to submit to him but the good thing about our relationship is that he understands. I hope I could change a bit.

I'm not religious but I have studied the bible and know about it enough to say that it doesn't state everything in the most literal way. As for submitting, I don't think anybody is under any obligation to submit to another. We all have free will. Yes, we can make compromises or work together but having to submit is just a ridiculous idea, especially in this day and age. I believe in living an empowered life, whether it is for the husband or wife and submission is not a way to empower one's self as far as my opinion goes.

Whenever this topic comes up while talking with my mom, it really gets to me. I feel like I shouldn't have to submit, when it should just be fifty-fifty, equal partners. What really seems to upset me is that the man is deemed the head of the family. There's just something about that. To me, it's almost like saying, "The man is in charge." Doesn't that just sound plain sexist to you?