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Through lies, unrealistic promises, and harmful policies that rebelled against God’s design and redefined what it means to be a woman, the women’s “liberation” movement has only succeeded in hurting women — and everyone around them.
March is designated as Women’s History Month and it should be a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women who have shaped families, communities, and nations.
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s time to ask: Has feminism truly helped women — or has it deceived and hurt them?
The cost of feminism has been devastating, not just for women but also for families, children, and society itself. What began as a movement for equality quickly transformed into a rebellion against biblical womanhood, marriage, and the family unit. Rather than encouraging strong households where men and women work together, feminism has promoted a destructive narrative: that women don’t need men, that government should replace fathers, and that success is found in rejecting God’s design for the family.
This isn’t just a social issue — it’s a theological issue. Feminism has redefined what it means to be a woman, moving away from God’s ordained roles toward an ideology that prioritizes career over children, self-interest over sacrifice, and power over partnership.
First-wave feminism began in the 19th century, focusing on women’s suffrage and legal rights. While many early feminists championed moral and family values, the movement gradually shifted in the 20th century.
By the time of second-wave feminism in the 1960s and 70s, the focus had turned to sexual liberation, no-fault divorce, and the rejection of traditional gender roles.
Third-wave feminism, emerging in the 1990s, took this idea even further — embracing gender fluidity, abortion advocacy, and the demonization of masculinity.
Each iteration of feminism moved further away from biblical womanhood, prioritizing autonomy over family and individualism over community. What started as a fight for rights became a campaign against God’s design.
One of the most devastating effects of modern feminism has been its attack on men and fathers. Under the guise of “liberation,” feminism painted men as oppressors, rather than protectors and providers, leading to a culture that devalues masculinity and prioritizes single motherhood over marriage. What was the result?
The consequences have been staggering, among them:
Scripture tells us that God designed men and women to complement one another (Genesis 2:18). The destruction of the family was not an accident — it was the goal. Feminism was never about true equality. It was about erasing God’s created order.
Feminism has long made promises it couldn’t keep. It told women that marriage and motherhood were chains, that independence meant rejecting family and embracing the sexual revolution, and that true fulfillment could only be found outside the home.
So, what has “feminism” actually produced? A lot of depression, destabilization, decline, and destruction. Just consider some of its fruits:
1. There are now several generations of women who prioritized their careers over marriage and children but are now experiencing loneliness and grief. Many women in their late 30s and 40s regret their decision to put ambition and self-empowerment over marriage and motherhood. The “you can have it all” myth has proven to be a lie.
2. We now have a society where men are demonized and stripped of their biblical role as leaders of the home. Rather than receiving recognition for their roles as husbands and fathers, the constant portrayal of men as oppressors further exacerbates the divide between the sexes.
3. The normalization of abortion as empowerment persists, despite the emotional and spiritual devastation it causes to countless women. Feminism has perpetuated the misconception that a woman’s success hinges on her capacity to terminate, rather than nurture, life.
4. Even within the Church, the advocacy for abortion has been embraced in some circles, with certain denominations softening their stance on life in an attempt to conform to cultural trends. Instead of boldly defending the unborn, many churches have adopted pro-choice rhetoric under the guise of compassion, neglecting the biblical truth that life is sacred from conception (Psalm 139:13-16).
To that last point, feminism’s roots are growing ever deeper in the Church. Many pulpits have abandoned biblical teaching on marriage, submission, and male leadership, replacing them with messages that sound more like pop psychology than the Word of God.
The acceptance of female pastors has led to a softening of scriptural authority, disregarding 1 Timothy 2:12, which prohibits women from exercising pastoral authority over men.
Worship services have been feminized, shifting away from strong theological preaching to emotional experiences that cater primarily to women, driving many men out of the church. Instead of standing firm on biblical truth, many churches have embraced progressive social issues such as abortion rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and gender neutrality — positions that stand in direct opposition to a biblical worldview. This compromise has weakened the Church, leaving it ill-equipped to disciple the next generation in God’s design for family and leadership.
The fruit of feminism is clear: loneliness, broken relationships, fractured families, and a departure from God’s design for men and women. It’s time to recognize that feminism has not freed women — it has enslaved them to a cycle of discontent, rebellion, and regret.
If America is to thrive, we must return to God’s blueprint for strong families built on biblical principles. The foundation of a stable and flourishing society rests on Christ-centered homes, where men lead in love, women embrace their God-given roles, and children are raised with truth and discipline.
So, here’s what must be done:
As we reflect on Women’s History Month, let’s not allow it to be an opportunity to push destructive ideologies. Instead, let’s reclaim this month as a time to honor the true, God-given role of women as nurturers, builders of homes, and pillars of faith. Feminism won’t save America, but strong families, led by men and women who honor God’s design, will.
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