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Dear Ask a Feminist,

Frankly, I get upset when I hear people talking about this stuff because it makes me feel judged like I am less intelligent or something for not being upset about particular women’s issues. I just think people need more faith and to leave the questions for when we get to heaven.

Sincerely,

Frankly

Dear Frankly,

I understand your feelings. I often feel similarly defensive and upset, like if I do not happily agree with everything I hear I am less faithful. I even sometimes feel like people are judging my worthiness just because I intuitively question things. I see that we all have different spiritual gifts. I have always been a questioner and as such I have had amazing answers to prayer that have blessed my life. It sounds like you have always been a believer and that has probably also been a blessing to your life. We are different and that is the way it is supposed to be. Maybe the Lord doesn’t make us the same so that we can rely on each other. One solution is to value each other’s unique gifts and leave the judging for when we get to Heaven. I won’t disregard your intelligence if you don’t judge my faithfulness, deal?

Sincerely,

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