Are men more spiritual than women?

jadetiger37 said:Yeah, that was exactly the point of the metaphor..
Only thing is, 😈 I gave it a positive spin for this topic—just so nobody accidentally takes offense or anything.. 😉

First off, I know, but it’s not like I can just post a Smudge meme when the interface won't let me 😁

And as for the second part... I honestly have no idea what you're even talking about 🕺

Justin Garcia7 said:Why does it seem like spiritual gurus, thinkers, and philosophers are almost always men?
Sure, you run into an occasional female spiritual leader, but most of the time, the spotlight is on men.
I'm not talking about your typical churchgoers; I mean those people who dive deep into metaphysics and question the core meaning of existence.
For instance, Bud suggests that while a woman can reach Nirvana, it’s a much steeper climb for her because she's supposedly more prone to those impulsive drives from the limbic system.
Is this because women are biologically wired to stay out of leadership roles, leaving that space for men? Or could there be a connection to what the Bible says—that the man should be the head of the woman, just as Christ is the head of the man?
What are your thoughts?

I wouldn't go so far as to say men are inherently more spiritual. I guess the reality is they might have certain biological or physical advantages that make it easier or faster for them to experience certain things compared to women, but that doesn't actually make them any more or less spiritual.

In my opinion, women tend to lean more toward interpersonal communication—which is really just what intuition is—whereas men seem more comfortable looking outward, speaking up, and sharing their experiences. They just seem more willing to put themselves out there.

jadetiger37 said:I’m with you on this... 👍 I’d just swap out 'meaner' for more insidious...
When you look at the male ego, it’s transparent—way too easy to spot, even when they try to hide it behind all sorts of pretenses.
But, if we’re talking about self-awareness and sheer willpower, a high-functioning female ego is going to be way more dominant and powerful than a man's; so yeah, I’d definitely say women have a stronger spirit than us guys do..

And why is it that most spiritual leaders, gurus, and philosophers end up being men?
- Maybe it’s because the male ego is so "cheap"—whereas women don't need external validation to know they are superior—at least in this specific context..

Metaphorically speaking: The ultimate flex of the female ego is that it managed to convince men that it's actually weaker than ours..

🙂

But honestly? Those masks slip pretty fast when you put two women under the same roof. I mean, no man can be quite as sneaky or downright malicious—men might yell at each other's faces, sure, but ten minutes later they're grabbing a beer, watching the game, or just chatting away like nothing ever happened. But women? They'll fight tooth and nail for dominance, using all sorts of subtle, underhanded tactics to get their way. Though, once a man walks back into the room, suddenly she's acting all sweet and innocent, like her nails aren't even dry yet—hardly capable of scratching anyone's eyes out. 😁

The snake in the Garden wasn't even on the tree to begin with; it crawled straight out of the female heart.

It’s pretty standard—when we actually nail something, we just don't feel like admitting it. 🥳 ☕ 😈 😁

bluemason3 said:It’s pretty standard—when we actually nail something, we just don't feel like admitting it. 🥳 ☕ 😈 😁

nonsense, pure nonsense. 🙄

Dana Davis5 said:But honestly? Those masks slip pretty fast when you put two women under the same roof. I mean, no man can be quite as sneaky or downright malicious—men might yell at each other's faces, sure, but ten minutes later they're grabbing a beer, watching the game, or just chatting away like nothing ever happened. But women? They'll fight tooth and nail for dominance, using all sorts of subtle, underhanded tactics to get their way. Though, once a man walks back into the room, suddenly she's acting all sweet and innocent, like her nails aren't even dry yet—hardly capable of scratching anyone's eyes out. 😁

The snake in the Garden wasn't even on the tree to begin with; it crawled straight out of the female heart.

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Men have that in them too, I suppose. It happens on an individual level.

But I can't shake the feeling that there's this sort of click that happens with some women as they age (not all, obviously...) and then you can actually see the wounds, and being around them feels genuinely empowering. Jin finds the most beautiful refreshment and healing when in the presence of Jin. 🙂

Scott Miller4 said:nonsense, pure nonsense. 🙄

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Men have that in them too, I suppose. It happens on an individual level.

But I can't shake the feeling that there's this sort of click that happens with some women as they age (not all, obviously...) and then you can actually see the wounds, and being around them feels genuinely empowering. Jin finds the most beautiful refreshment and healing when in the presence of Jin. 🙂

men are such softies, though they try so hard to act like alpha males or gurus when they're around women.🤣

Personally, I don't think there's anything better than a strong, self-assured woman who truly knows her own worth. She doesn't need to resort to those petty little games that insecure people tend to play. A woman like that is a brilliant creator—someone capable of massive achievements, both for herself and for her entire family. Women have this incredible spiritual potential, but man, it's a double-edged sword; it can go to extremes, for better or for worse.

Scott Miller4 said:nonsense, pure nonsense. 🙄

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Men have that in them too, I suppose. It happens on an individual level.

But I can't shake the feeling that there's this sort of click that happens with some women as they age (not all, obviously...) and then you can actually see the wounds, and being around them feels genuinely empowering. Jin finds the most beautiful refreshment and healing when in the presence of Jin. 🙂

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How else would the radical feminists defend their extreme views without relying on those little distortions😳.

Essentially, if you let women just follow every passing whim of emotion, they’ll eventually end up at war with themselves and their own kind without any outside help🤣. You can't hide the truth forever🧐 ☕

jadetiger37 said:I’m with you on this... 👍 I’d just swap out 'meaner' for more insidious...
When you look at the male ego, it’s transparent—way too easy to spot, even when they try to hide it behind all sorts of pretenses.
But, if we’re talking about self-awareness and sheer willpower, a high-functioning female ego is going to be way more dominant and powerful than a man's; so yeah, I’d definitely say women have a stronger spirit than us guys do..

And why is it that most spiritual leaders, gurus, and philosophers end up being men?
- Maybe it’s because the male ego is so "cheap"—whereas women don't need external validation to know they are superior—at least in this specific context..

Metaphorically speaking: The ultimate flex of the female ego is that it managed to convince men that it's actually weaker than ours..

🙂

You’ve got your premises and your conclusions all tangled up here. You're projecting an uncontrolled Ego onto a domain that actually thrives precisely because it's the opposite.

Look, we aren't really "male" or "female." We’re just souls that happen to be dropped into specific bodies.

Every body has its own set of strengths, kind of like how tools work. A hammer is a hammer, and a screwdriver is a screwdriver. They both do their thing.

The thing is, the soul develops its own cravings and leanings, and our physical form is basically just the fallout from what we wanted in past lives. So, if you popped out of the womb looking like a total bombshell, you can probably thank your old sexual desires. Or, if you were born into a family where you basically mastered every major religion by the time you hit middle school, it just means you were leaning hard into those spiritual vibes in a previous life.

Personally, I feel like it’s a bit easier to chase spirituality in a male body—not that being born female doesn't come with its own equal set of qualities, obviously.

And one more thing... I tend to think men are driven by passion, while women are driven by pride. Because of that, the spiritual path for guys is usually about learning to master that passion, whereas for women, it’s more about finding discipline.

To be blunt, my stance is that women possess a natural, innate predisposition toward spirituality, whereas men typically gravitate toward these pursuits merely because they find it attractive to women. 🙂

Ryan Wilson2 said:To be blunt, my stance is that women possess a natural, innate predisposition toward spirituality, whereas men typically gravitate toward these pursuits merely because they find it attractive to women. 🙂

So, I guess my take is that while women really do love diving into spirituality, they often get stuck just skimming the surface or following whatever trend is popular, which kind of leads to them becoming someone else's puppet since they might not always have the grit or the guts to push past the easy stuff and find that real, deep connection needed for a true breakthrough. 😛

swiftpanther26 said:So, I guess my take is that while women really do love diving into spirituality, they often get stuck just skimming the surface or following whatever trend is popular, which kind of leads to them becoming someone else's puppet since they might not always have the grit or the guts to push past the easy stuff and find that real, deep connection needed for a true breakthrough. 😛

To put it bluntly...
dammit, they talk a big game about being spiritual, but then they just end up picking the hotter or wealthier guy instead of me. 😁

Ryan Wilson2 said:To be blunt, my stance is that women possess a natural, innate predisposition toward spirituality, whereas men typically gravitate toward these pursuits merely because they find it attractive to women. 🙂

I mean, I wouldn't go so far, but let's be real—women tend to look for more concrete stuff from guys. You know, things you can actually measure, whether we're talking about physical stats or just... well, other specific measurements. Women are just more practical and grounded like that. They want substance. The only exception, I guess, would be the women who are more into that spiritual side of things; they’re usually looking for some kind of soul-level depth or mental maturity in a man.

Brian Allen18 said:To put it bluntly...
dammit, they talk a big game about being spiritual, but then they just end up picking the hotter or wealthier guy instead of me. 😁

It's always the same thing from the good ones. "There's just no spark, you're such a great guy, but..."

mistygull16 said:I mean, I wouldn't go so far, but let's be real—women tend to look for more concrete stuff from guys. You know, things you can actually measure, whether we're talking about physical stats or just... well, other specific measurements. Women are just more practical and grounded like that. They want substance. The only exception, I guess, would be the women who are more into that spiritual side of things; they’re usually looking for some kind of soul-level depth or mental maturity in a man.

No, no, no...
women are looking for both, but when a guy actually manages to pull off both at once 🤷

Brian Allen18 said:To put it bluntly...
dammit, they talk a big game about being spiritual, but then they just end up picking the hotter or wealthier guy instead of me. 😁

I guess you could say a spiritual guy might actually get a little bit worked up or even feel a bit hurt over whether or not women are interested in him, if that makes sense. Maybe he’s just really caught up in his own head about it, I suppose. 😁 And then I guess she just goes even further with the moisturizing part too, maybe? 😉

swiftpanther26 said:I guess you could say a spiritual guy might actually get a little bit worked up or even feel a bit hurt over whether or not women are interested in him, if that makes sense. Maybe he’s just really caught up in his own head about it, I suppose. 😁 And then I guess she just goes even further with the moisturizing part too, maybe? 😉

I suppose that’s true to an extent, but it isn't that he's completely indifferent; rather, he understands his own worth and doesn't rely on external validation... much like a woman does. I don't know, I'm just speaking from my own experience.😬

Brian Allen18 said:I suppose that’s true to an extent, but it isn't that he's completely indifferent; rather, he understands his own worth and doesn't rely on external validation... much like a woman does. I don't know, I'm just speaking from my own experience.😬

Look, you can take this from any angle you want, really, but I honestly feel like women are just naturally drawn to that sense of detachment or indifference, which I guess comes pretty organically from that whole artistic pursuit we call spirituality. So, in my mind, a woman isn't really the end goal of a man's spiritual journey, she’s more like this beautiful little bonus that just kind of happens on the side. 🙂

swiftpanther26 said:Look, you can take this from any angle you want, really, but I honestly feel like women are just naturally drawn to that sense of detachment or indifference, which I guess comes pretty organically from that whole artistic pursuit we call spirituality. So, in my mind, a woman isn't really the end goal of a man's spiritual journey, she’s more like this beautiful little bonus that just kind of happens on the side. 🙂

Well, you aren't entirely wrong...
but let's be real: immature women fall for indifference, while men who have completely checked out of the sexual game are the ones turning to spirituality. 🙂

Brian Allen18 said:Well, you aren't entirely wrong...
but let's be real: immature women fall for indifference, while men who have completely checked out of the sexual game are the ones turning to spirituality. 🙂

I mean, gorgeous women definitely react to being ignored since it kind of messes with their self-image, but maybe less attractive women don't care as much since their confidence isn't exactly through the roof anyway 🎉 And honestly, yeah, you're pretty much spot on about the spiritual thing—most guys who aren't constantly hunting for chicks eventually realize there’s probably a way better way to live a happy life than just constantly chasing after people. 😛