What does the Bible say about women with a masculine temperament?

[Anonymous]

Let me preface with saying this question is directed towards Christian’s and theologians who study and understand the Bible and would respond in an accurate fashion. I understand that people have different religions and beliefs, or none; but this isn’t for criticisms about how you hate Christianity. I’m just expressing my personal insecurities and trying to work through them.

I’ve always been more prone to this as a woman, and as a girl. I’ve never wanted to be a boy, I’ve always loved being a girl… but I feel very displaced at times. I’ve always been more violent, impulsive, confrontational… I always hung out with guys, and rejected anything girly. I like more feminine things now, probably evenly the masculine things… but my temperament remains the same. I’m still hardheaded and not as empathetic as I would like to be.
I have a hormonal disorder that produces more androgen, as well as being autistic. I think these are the two things that make me feel confused… I worry that if I can’t have children, I’ll have completely failed as a woman. I know it’s irrational… I’m just realizing more and more that my experience isn’t typical, and it makes me feel like an outsider.
is it biblically wrong to be a more masculine kind of woman?

[Cassie88]

There isn't anything specific in the Bible that I know of that in any way condemns women who seem to be more masculine than feminine, and I've read most of it more than once.

[LazerBean]

Aside from not presenting yourself like a butch, nothing.

[Lilchoco69]

What is a butch?

[Asker]

@Lilchoco69 probably in appearance. The Bible advices against cutting your hair, or wearing mens clothing as a woman.
Tho I think god probably makes exceptions for your husbands/boyfriends hoodies XD

[xColinx]

What part of the Bible advises against cutting your hair or wearing mens clothing as a woman? For the former, perhaps you're thinking of Sampson?

[Anonymous]

Thing 1 - I've grown up my entire life in the church, with a dad who is a recently retired pastor.

Thing 2 - I feel like modern day evangelical "Christianity" has drifted further & further away from Christ's message and much closer to the Pharisees of Jesus's time, with so many of today's Christian "leaders" (and followers) focused on politically-driven social wars with a "toss the baby out with the bathwater" approach to chasing political power.

Anyway...

I just say all that since you're looking for a specific audience to give you feedback. That part alone I'd respectfully caution against, but again, just letting you know my background and where I'm coming from. Last thing before I get into an opinion, I somewhat cringe and referring to myself as a Christian, which has been watered down both by believers & non-believers alike, and would rather be known as a Christ-follower. Words matter.

OK sorry for the mini rant. On to your situation...

My initial *thought* is that you're struggling with your identity (identity is a complex combo of biological and sociological factors). Since we're anonymous here, can I start by asking a blunt question: are you naturally/sexually attracted to men or women?

[Opinion Owner]

... and in case that blunt question seems overly loaded, as it usually is in "Christian" circles, I don't mean it that way. I think it's important for all of us to realize the complexity of humanity and our own limitations in understanding everything. Here's one perspective from a pastor that I appreciate: www.crosswalk.com/.../...-about-homosexuality.html

[XHopelessRomanticX]

God created males and females in His image, and God saw that it was good. He made you in His image too. 😊

Some women are more stereotypically feminine than others. Their desires and interests correspond with the accepted ideal of what it means to be a woman. But a tomboy can be as honoring to God as a girly-girl if she embraces His design for her and glorifies Him with her gifts.

And my friend, if your hormonal disorder is what I think it is, you are not alone. Not having children does not mean you’ve failed as a woman.

[Guy13]

One can only assume that those who served the theocracy as women had a strong temperament about them.

For instance, Debra was a general in the Jewish army and in fact she was well respected. There are definitely mentions of women in secular leadership position that greatly contributed to development of Christianity in the land of that day.

I have never read or heard of a "too butch" clause and determinant of a saving faith. That's pretty far out there.

[jshm2]

There is no such thing as "masculine temperament," kiddo.

Yes, you should not be "quick to anger" but that's around it.

[Asker]

There is, as there are temperaments that are more typical in males while ones that are more typical in females. And I’m not quick to anger either. The violence was just as a kid I’d get into tussles a lot. Even as an adult I’ll like to play the punching game with my brother, arm wrestle, try to prove I’m the strongest (although it doesn’t happen as often with vs adult guys as it did when I was a kid vs boys) if I even playfully lightly punch a girl she’ll freak out. Typically they’re really sensitive. 🤷‍♀️

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

There's nothing of such sort in the Bible.

There's no such thing as masculine temperament anyways.

[Anonymous]

That they need spanked into submission. If she doesn't submit then spanking harder

[Anonymous]

Nothing as far as I know.