The Highway Forums General Discussion Open Forum Women In Combat?

Wes,

I am definitely opposed to the placing any female in a combat role or situation. That piece by the "Army Researcher" is a joke. I have trained hundreds of people in traditional Martial Arts, many of whom were females. I can tell you without doubt that not one woman was on par with the men. Yes, there were some "weak" men but even when compared to them, no woman was able to withstand the rigors of the training on a consistent basis. However, I must admit that I have known a couple of women who were "terrors" and could take on several men with ease after many years of intensive training. However, that kind of training is not provided by the Armed Services. But aside from the physical demands of combat, there are the psychological and emotional demands. And yes again, there are some women who might be able to endure the horrors of actual combat, but they would be the exception rather than the rule. And lastly, although I have no specific biblical passages to refer to off the top of my head, my impression from Scripture in regard to the roles of women and men is that they are to be the care givers and men the providers and protectors of the family and society.

I'd also like to throw all my cards on the table, so to speak, and add that I also do not approve of women in law enforcement where they are involved in the apprehension of suspected criminals. Although the situations are for the most part less intensive and demanding compared to all out combat situations, they are nonetheless similar enough in kind.

In His Grace,