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... Karen Horney, in her essay “The Distrust between the Sexes”, cites the Jewish culture and the Creation story of Adam and Eve as a basis for their extremely patriarchal society. However, by interpreting the Creation story slightly differently, it is possible to come to a completely different conclusion: That man and woman are equal partners in their marriage, and neither must exert unrighteous dominion over the other. By this belief, it is possible to have absolute trust between the sexes, even before a man and a woman are joined. The differences between the interpretations are exemplified by the truthfulness of Satan, the portrayal of Eve as a well-intentioned and intelligent woman, the portrayal of Adam as a devoted and intelligent man, and the fact that God at least anticipated Adam and Eve’s fall, if he did not expect it altogether. ... They made mutual decisions in their complete trust of one another.
By making decisions with no intention to exert unrighteous control over another, it is possible to have complete trust between the sexes. Both sides trust one another to only suggest righteous decisions and to make decisions together. Their freedom is most enjoyed when boundaries are clearly defined, in this case, by their mutual trust and beliefs.
Approximate Word count = 1191
Approximate Pages = 4.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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