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For Christian Patriarchy\u2019s effects on men, see\u00a0 Complementarian Teachings Hurt Men Too<\/a>, by Darcy of Darcy\u2019s Heart Stirrings<\/a><\/p>\n

For a male perspective, see the series Joe of Incongruous Circumspection<\/a> has been writing debunking Bill Gothard\u2019s marriage manual for wives:<\/p>\n

Introduction<\/a><\/p>\n

Part 1a<\/a><\/p>\n

Part 1b \u2013 Women? Goals? Who are YOU kidding?<\/a><\/p>\n

Part 1c \u2013 Men are fragile, women are manipulative fools<\/a><\/p>\n

Part 1d \u2013 Husbands are omniscient and wives MUST give sex<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"