The Stalemate

What I'm sharing today is a conversation that took place over a year ago in my mind between Black Jesus and my "Inner Woman". Pls note that this is not just a story but a way to express Black Jesus' views on the matter.

 You are encouraged to read objectively and carefully, as I do what I do best; Turning a serious/boring topic into smfin interesting and informative at the same time. Oshamo!!!

                          (Act1 Scene 1)

 Black Jesus: Women r rily strong o,they battle with menstrual pain, sexual harassment, domestic labour, child birth, pressure from everywhere and also the big dilemma "The choice between Family and Career".

 Inner Woman: Yeah that's true sha but then, in more developed countries women have a lower propensity to crumble under these situations.

 Black Jesus: Stop am o!!! Evrytin we say in Nigeria we cn like to give ourselves hope by pointing at Europe and America. Let's face facts.

 Inner Woman: it's worse in Nigeria honey, women are not seen/treated as equals with men, women are sex tools and symbols and most saddening, u cnt have family and career as a woman.

 Black Jesus: I understand ur pain but do u tink u women are going about it the right way? oya choose 1 sef, family or career?

 Inner Woman: That's exactly wat am saying, why do we have to choose? Why must we women be exposed to a future where we have a wonderful family and kids but low/no career fulfilment? Why do we have to pay with our marital life when we pursue careers unlike the men?

 Black Jesus: its jus d way d society wz structured 4rm d beginning my dear. Derz a place for the woman. Accept it!!! Dis dsnt make her subservient or lower bt jst states dat ladies shud get deir priorities right. *clears throat, gulps some water as he wipes his face* D bible defines it clearly Adam wz dia,Eve his helper.

 Inner Woman: Pls shut up. What is all these rubbish u r saying? *visibly angry*

 Black Jesus: why don't u calm down nd hear what I have to say na. Okay look at the New testament, the man is the head and his wife, the neck to support d man. (EPH 5:22-23, 1COR 11:3 MSG) Hence ts safe to say the woman z d pivot upon wich d man stands. Little wonder they say behind erry successful man z a GREAT WIFE

 Inner Woman: abeg abeg!!! \_____. Don't come and use bible to cover up ur chauvinistic views here. All humans are equal and must be treated as equals #gbam

 Black Jesus: Babe calm down na, dis doesnt mean she wudnt have her own dreams or ambitions, it Jus implies that in d pursuit of hers, she shudnt forget that d man's vision became hers d day she married him. Pls be objective abt dis!!!

 Inner Woman: all your story is for ur pocket,me I cnt sha sacrifice my own aspirations for one man's dreams. Every human shud carry his/her own cross abeg. *already fuming*

 Black Jesus: *getting worked up too* see ehn, If u like, fight urself 4rm nw till u die,its nt gonna change cos that's d natural phenomenon and even still, divine order of things....

 Inner Woman: (interrupts) Just shut-up you chauvinistic prick! Black Jesus: (Talking notwithstanding) For ur own peace of mind nd advancement in life my dear, I advice you drop dis line of argument in d classroom and face d real world of harsh realities.

 I have a mom too nd I knw wht she faces @ her work place mst esp cos shez a single mom in a volatile political setting. She used 2have problems back then wen she questioned d status quo relentlessly and openly but 4rm d day she discovered twas a white elephant project,she changed her modus-operandi, then she began to be willy, tactful, cunning and smart in her dealings with the sharks out there. She kisses d right asses,she inflates d right egos and boom!!! shez d only female favorite.

 Inner Woman: Cool story bro!!!

 Black Jesus: (Ignoring her jeers) What women really need is wisdom nt rebellion. I'm sayin dis cos if only they were wiser, they wud see that there z no fight. They r naturally mre powerful and dangerous so y fight d less powerful. They r channelling in d wrong direction.

 Inner Woman: Die already ┌П┐ Black Jesu abi what did u say ur name is?

 Black Jesus: okay o, I'd shut-up if that wud make u happy. Just so u know, I said all dis jus cos I love you and I wnt it 2b well wichu. If u tink odawise,well then.....
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