Cardi B – Woman of the Year???

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Well well well. How are we doing, friends?

Let’s do a quick temperature check…because…after last Thursday’s post…yowza. That comments section was full of more pointed negative comments directed at me, personally…good golly.

So let’s just take a deep breath. Everyone is welcome here. All opinions, and thoughts and beliefs are respected.

I am not going to apologize for holding my beliefs, just as I wouldn’t expect you to, either. And, as many people thought my remarks were “harsh” or “ageist,” and that I “disappointed them,” I would just like to invite you to examine the tone you read it with in your mind. Because my intended tone was one of compassion, not disrespect. And the remarks that were misconstrued as ageist, were actually coming from a place of genuine concern for the health of our President….not age.

Anyway. That’s all the lip service I’m going to give to -quote-unquote- “defending my character…” I’m sorry if I offended you, truly. This is who I am. Now, onto tonight’s post.

Which…again, may ruffle some feathers…which again, I am ready for.

Cardi B.

If you’ve never heard of her…well, tonight is going to be a bit of, shall we say…an education.

She was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year. And that…is egregious.

Not because of her musical ability, or work ethic. But because of what she represents, and the deplorable message she’s sending to young women, disguised as “female empowerment.”

This is going to get uncomfortable. And just a fair warning, things are going to get a little…”R-rated.”

Cardi B was made famous by her recent song, “WAP.”

What is “WAP?” you may be asking?

Well, it’s an acronym. For female genitalia in the state of sexual arousal.

“Wet A** P****”

Believe me, I was as uncomfortable typing that out as you are reading it right now.

But that song is why Cardi B was named Woman of the Year.

Cardi B – who’s song, WAP, completely objectifies women, reducing their worth to literally their genitalia. Who’s lyrics glorify prostitution, and violent sexual degradation, and equates a woman’s sexual promiscuity with liberation.

But the kicker is that this vulgar garbage is being celebrated as the anthem for female empowerment.

Female empowerment: “I don’t cook, I don’t clean. But let me tell you how I got this ring.”

Cardi B, ladies and gentlemen. Cardi B.

The same Cardi B who, at the Grammy’s, performed WAP live, and during it, simulated explicit lesbian sexual acts during primetime on network television.

But I’m not here to talk about or judge Cardi B, herself.

The Good Lord knows I have no room to judge, as my past is full of a laundry list of sins, 12 miles long.

How she chooses to live her life is between she and God. And I wish her the best. Truly. I have nothing against her.

What I do take issue with, it the detrimental effect that this “WAP-culture” has had on our society. And I was going to say “on young people” –– but that would be an unfair limitation, because the impact of “Cardi-culture” can be felt by people as young as 10, to my age, all the way to the Donald Trumps of the world.

It’s the newest wave of feminism. This “celebration” of a fast life where sex has become transactional, meaningless and what’s expected when you meet up with that guy you just met on a dating app. (We’re the generation that killed romance, remember?)

What message are we sending to our impressionable young girls? She’s right on the cusp of entering womanhood, and we’re telling her that her worth and value and dignity are determined by her genitals — her WAP — and that her sexual conquests are going to be the most important achievements she earns.

Where have we gone so terribly, terribly wrong?

And liberal feminists are completely on board. After all, it was the invention of the birth control pill back in the 1960’s that birthed the new wave of feminism and brought about the sexual revolution.

But how are we celebrating the creator of this WAP culture with “Woman of the Year?”

Seriously? Are they joking? Is this some kind of ironic stunt? Because when you look at how this song has actually degraded women — not just lyrically, but it real life…it is ludicrous.

Hookup culture. Meaningless relationships that leave women feeling worthless and used. And — let’s call it like it is: this song normalized rape culture.

Rape culture: which blames the rape on the victim as the instigator. Rape culture: which implies that a woman is asking for it by what she’s wearing or how she’s dancing.

This song is glorifying that.

Lock. Stock. And Barrel.

Because it communicates that, yes…a woman wants to be beaten, tied up, used sexually and it gives the “all clear” to men who wish to fornicate without consent.

We have completely forgotten where we came from.

We’ve thoroughly forgotten who we are.

We’ve utterly abandoned how God defines us, and what it truly means to be a woman.

Let us remember Proverbs 31, and how it describes that of a noble woman more valuable “than rubies.”

“She is clothed with strength and dignity…She speaks with wisdom…Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.“

It celebrates her work ethic. How she provides for her family and conducts smart business affairs. She has a family and a husband and they are blessed by her strength and feminine power.

Pope John Paul II praises the feminine genius, saluting all the gifts that make us uniquely equipped to bring our distinctly feminine qualities into whatever we do.

Female Empowerment is not how many men we can rack up on our “sexual roster.” Actually the exact opposite, because when all is said and done, that will leave a woman feeling nothing more than empty and powerLESS.

True Female Empowerment is actually the spiritual and moral strength of a woman who harnesses her feminine genius to battle evil and work for good, while upholding humanity.

An empowered female recognizes her gift of self. Her gift of a willing spirit – saying YES to life, to God, to the life He has planned for her as the Crown of Creation.

An empowered female is sensitive to others’ needs, and generously exercises compassion, empathy, love and charity.

A truly empowered female knows that her worth is far greater than her bedroom performance. But rather, that she is a daughter of God, created on purpose, for a purpose. And nothing can diminish that inherent value and dignity.

Not an eating disorder. Not any stain on your past. Not even composing a song about WAPs.

The dignity and value of a woman cannot be added to or taken away. Because it is in every fiber of our being, as God’s creation.

Imagine if that was the message we were sending to young women, instead of this twisted filth comprised in WAP.

What a world that would be.

Who would YOU bestow with the honor of Woman of the Year?

“This is what the Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.” Ez 37:5

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266 thoughts on “Cardi B – Woman of the Year???”

    1. Hi Theodorah, thank you so much for your support. you hit the nail on the head: it’s actually destroying us. glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Krista! You’re aboslutely right about that – nothing to prove. glad you stopped by. Hugs and love xox

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  3. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. I’m not one to get involved in politics, but I read your last post as well and felt that the backlash was uncalled for; people can be so brutal online. As for this post, I don’t follow pop culture at all, so I don’t listen to Cardi B, nor did I have any idea that she was nominated for Woman of the Year. How sad. It’s depressing to witness the moral decay and degradation of our society. May we pray over the future of our nation.

    Hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself!

    • Katie

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    1. Hi Katie, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this and for your support. yeah the backlash was so surprising!!! i was shocked! yeah – this nomination is sad to say the least. i agree. Lord, help our nation return to you and desire to seek Your face! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thanks Sheree! Yeah, it is really socking and sad to see society glorify her and hold her up on an altar. glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox

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  6. “Woke” culture for you 🤷🏻‍♀️ Previously some amazing women won this award, REAL empowerment, with some very notable work ethic. It’s very annoying to see how these awards Are now just handed to anyone who sings about their ‘WAP” and call it female empowerment 😂 the meaning of “feminism” has drastically changed over the last decade, the suffragettes are turning in their grave. I used to be an advocate for feminism but in the last two years I realised it’s no longer about helping women, but it’s about WAPs and sleeping with a 100 people and saying “if men are allowed I’m allowed”. I don’t have a problem with Cardi B she achieved amazing things and worked her way to the top, but this, just no.

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    1. You’re right about that, Beka. Thank you for sharing you heart on this. I agree – that is NOT female empowerment. it’s literally the opposite, and society is worshipping it, not realizing the harm its actually doing. so sad. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  7. Don’t think the birth control pill works.. Gave my cat one once.. She had 5 of the most healthiest kittens I have ever seen. LOL.

    Getting back to the issue at hand, I couldn’t agree with you more. More to the fact that the ones that are more targeted by this current wave of liberal ideology are children. They are targeting the next generation with all of this; creating a society much more confused and vulnerable to be molded and controlled by the political elite.

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    1. oh gosh hahah – thanks for saying that – i agree, our society is so predatory on young people. i pray for them as they navigate this backwards world. Hugs and love xox

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  8. You’re right. Sex must be placed in the context of a loving relationship; anything else is destructive.
    As regards ‘Woman of the Year’ I can’t help wondering whether such a title is sensible. The people who influence young women deeply are those close to them, starting with their mom. There should be many ‘Women of the year’. Mine would be a nurse who, early in the epidemic transferred to an emergency hospital in London, and worked there for months, risking her life for others. I was so glad and relieved when she came through it unscathed.

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    1. Hi Penny! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree! It’s people who are closest to use who have the greatest influence. Those are the women that should be honored. Mothers, sisters, teachers, aunts, friends, nurses, therapists, coaches — they’re the real heroes! thanks for saying that – wow your nurse sounds like an incredibly strong woman! Hugs and love xox

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  9. I loved your post and I totally agree with you. Women have been devalued and denigrated by this “ feminist “ culture. We need more Prov 31 women in the world.

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    1. Thank you so much Agathon! I’m so glad this resonated with you. Amen to that! More prov 31! Hugs and love xox

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  10. Hey, Caralyn!

    Thank you for the article again, my dear friend. I first heard of that lady like 4 months ago(?); and I think, after her song was making rounds. I was deeply saddened.

    Thank you for reminding young ladies (and gentlemen as well in general) that these (wo)men are not supposed to be their role models, actually all “stars” of the time. I’m also glad you mentioned Proverbs 31. I did write a short article on it around February. If you’re intrested to have a glimpse of it, here is the link:https://brokenforchrist159171453.wordpress.com/2021/02/08/charm-is-deceptive-beauty-is-fleeting/.

    Thoughts appreciated, if any.

    Above all, keep on writing and striving for our Lord Christ Jesus through your pen (in this case, your keyboard!). Be faithful. Stand fast. Run the face and keep the faith. Hugs!

    • Thompson.

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    1. Thanks so much Thompson. I’m glad this resonated with you! Yes! I look forward to reading your post. Thanks for passing it along. Hugs and love xox

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  11. Like you, I question Billboard’s version of female empowerment and their “Woman of the Year” title. I remember laughing out loud when I saw a news story on the award last year. I could think of a few others to honor, okay, let me restate that, I could think of many others who I would choose to honor over Cardi B and her choice of songs. While I’m disgusted by the song, I’m reminded that God’s message isn’t for everyone. We have free will. The best I can do is seek his guidance, honor him and give my best each day as Jesus outlined, and live my life as an example to others. Thanks for sharing. God be with you.

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    1. I agree Brian. Definitely questionable. You’re right – Jesus came to divide. Amen – gotta keep our eyes on Him! Hugs and love xox

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  12. I avoid pop culture and had never heard of Cardi B. until today. I could have happily lived the rest of my life comfortably without having heard of her or her twisted message. Some part of humanity has celebrated the values of meaningless sex and base living for ages (you can even read it in the Bible), but they used to be on the sidelines (or in dark caves or alleys). Now they seem to be given a platform and a microphone. Turn away and stop watching. Pray more and get involved as a mentor for a young girl. You can make a difference.

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    1. Hi Madeline. Thank you for sharing your heart on this. I agree – my world would definitely be better off without this song! You’re right – a platform and microphone. Pray more – love it. Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Tim! I so appreciate that encouragement. Seriously. You are a blessing! Hugs and love xox

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  16. I just listened that song and I have to say: this is just so commercial (if you know what I mean. I’m not sure if it’s the right word). This is done because of the sale. Sex is selling…

    You’re so right in everything you said! I have been wondering this a long time. why sex has become a symbol of a strong woman?! You can see it every where. It’s girl power if you dance and dress up vile. It’s girl power if you introduce your bum (twerking) like in this years Finnish Talent. There were twerkers who made it to the finals and the judges were like: “girl power, yeah!” It has absolutely nothing to do with being a real strong woman!!! Women apparently want to be “guys” nowadays but why?! If everyone behaves like the so-called good guy what’s left of us: nothing!!!

    The world needs real, traditional, empathetic, considerate women who really focus on the important things and don’t sell themselves only through sex! You can still be sensual, you can still be feminine. You don’t need to be “one of the guys” and be oversexual. I am concerned about this trend where femininity is going!

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    1. You’re right – sex is not only transactional, but sells. What a powerful point. Thank you for stopping by and sharing this insight! Very powerful! I’m concerned right along with you! Hugs and love xox

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  17. I have daughters and a granddaughter,!oh that would know the grace and brains and gifts that God gave them and ignore the messages we hear and see every day! Your witness is strong and brave. Don’t ever give up your voice for some naysayers.

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    1. Hi Lorie! Thank you for your kind words. Yes! I know that with you in their lives they will!! Hugs and love xox

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  18. I appreciate your willingness to be the voice that declares our value as women is so much more. We were created in the image of God and it’s very sad to see how far our society has strayed from this truth.

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    1. Thank you so much Stephanie! I so appreciate your kind words and support. Amen – in the image and likeness of God – that’s where our value lies! Hugs and love xox

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  19. When I read your last post, I could hear the compassion in your voice. Taking a stand for the Truth always brings out those who will try and tear us down. We are all welcome to have an opinion and to voice it. It’s how we voice it that matters. Keep standing up for the Truth. They hung Jesus on the cross for the Truth. Satan will do all he can to silence those who speak Truth. Keep up the good work.
    I have heard of Cardi B and her song. I refuse to listen or even read the lyrics to it. Our society has been creeping closer and closer to this point. It was only a matter of time. Keep speaking the Truth, Caralyn. If only one person listens and hears, then that is all that matters! God Bless!

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    1. Hi friend! Thank you so much for your support and encouraging words. It truly means the world. You’re right – the enemy tries to silence voices by making them believe they are wrong or upsetting. Jesus said His message would divide! Hugs and love xox

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  21. Don’t let negative comments deter you from speaking the truth. We are living in a society that doesn’t want to hear the truth because they would rather hear lies.

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  22. We have raised six girls. Two are still at home. We teach them they are smart, strong, and courageous. The home they were removed from doesn’t define them. People who promote sexual abuse have never had to overcome the damage it does.
    I am amazed how music, tv and video games target our children to promote poor values. It is considered “funny” to treat people degradingly. The punchline at the end maybe positive but everything else is rude, mean, and controlling. I asked my daughter why she fights about everything, she said it’s funny. That is the moment I started paying more attention to what I had previously considered safer.
    I love that you are not afraid of the tough subjects. I know, as a woman, my value comes from Christ and I am blessed he gave me a husband who respects and loves me.

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    1. Thanks Niki for sharing your thoughts! You’re so right – pop culture PREYS on our young people. It’s so predatory it’s scary. Thanks for your support and encouragement. Means the world! Hugs and love xox

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  23. I have two suggestions for Woman of the Year:
    Amy Coney Barrett. I admit I wonder how she does it with a large family! But love her steadiness and example. When I listen to bits and pieces of Supreme Court decisions- her steady logical comments amaze me.
    My other suggestion is Neman Ghafouri wh was a 52 year old female, surgeon, born in northern Iraq, refugee, settled in Sweden, got her medical degree, went back to Iraq, worked with displaced, hurting people until her death after contracting Covid.

    What is wrong with our media, missing the real heroes of compassion and social justice!

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    1. Oh I LOVE your suggestions, Connie! Such powerful ladies. They’re really worthy of such honor! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  24. I appreciate your willingness to be brave and speak up of the ills in our culture. You have a large audience, so it’s great that you use your platform to make a difference. I do pray that the Lord encourages you and gives you strength even in the midst of the heat you are taking.

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    1. thank you so much for your support and encouraging words. I will join you in that imporatant prayer! Hugs and love xox

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  25. Aptly put, “vulgar garbage” that is the sum total of her music and her career. I don’t listen to it, neither do I waste my time on her.
    Thank you for speaking the truth, God bless you. We need more of these articles.

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    1. Our destiny is in our hands, and we must know what we see when we see it. And to see it is to believe it. We are all here for a reason. The reason is for us (the commenters) to decide. I saw your comment and was instantly drawn into your environment. I searched your blog to learn more about you and came away with a message that was within a message. I write that way as well. I am now a follower and look forward to the journey. And your comment here opens the door.

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    2. thank you Ene – i appreciate your support. That’s a good way to operate : not waste your time on the garbage! right on! Hugs and love xox

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  26. It is quite shocking – it seems like each day we wake to a new episode of PunkD meets Twilight Zone. Always love your courage and boldness to speak truth. XXOO ❤️🙏🏻

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    1. That is such a great way to describe it! it’s like we’re in an alternative reality. so sad. thank you for stopping by and for your encouraging words! Hugs and love xox

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  27. Woman of the Year? Well, from a shameless sycophant: YOU would be high on my list! Or your mother! 😁
    Then Amy Coney Barrett comes to mind, and Nikki Haley, Candice Benbow, Elizabeth Chun Hye Lee, Condoleeza Rice, Michelle Malkin, or Päivi Räsänen.
    Lauren Daigle’s music would qualify her over every misogynistic trashy woman, musical or political or industrial, celebrated by left wing organizations like Forbes, Barron’s or Business Insider.
    For an introduction to Päivi Räsänen, see https://capost2k.wordpress.com/2021/05/01/guest-blog-by-paivi-rasanen-member-of-finlands-parliament/.
    Blessings, little sister. ❤️&🙏

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    1. hahah oh my gosh you’re too funny, thank you!!! oh yes – i would get behind any of those nominees!! and oh my gosh i absolutely love Lauren Daigle’s music. her voice is so unique and beautiful! Hugs and love xox

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  28. Hi Caralyn, I just wanted to let you know, I skimmed over some of the comments of your last post and I have to say that I am incredibly impressed with how you handled yourself with some of them. Even with the less-relevant-to-the-actual-post criticism you handled with dignity and grace, and that’s something that I find extremely refreshing in this “keyboard warrior” world. Now that that’s out of the way, I really liked this post as well 🙂 You really hit the nail on the head with this one. I feel bad for the young girls that have this sort of pop culture that is going to shape them. Makes me wish for my childhood pop culture again where the biggest question is “did Taylor Swift really write that break-up song about Joe Jonas” (you know, before she started rerecording her albums lol. Sending you all the encouragement I can spare!

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    1. Hi Vera, oh gosh thank you so much for that wonderful encouragement. Yeah the comments section was rather colorful to say the least! 🙂 so thank you for your support. I agree – young girls need real role models! haha yeah! and when Lizzie McGuire was who every girl looked up to! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Oh my goodness, yes! I almost forgot about Lizzie McGuire 🙂 Looking forward to your next post!

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  29. Well Caralyn you are right on again. Too many years on this old guy to know about this but not too old to recognize how far our world has wandered. It’s amazing how we can normalize sin. Thanks for being concerned enough to have the courage to witness. Great post. You are still quite an impressive agent to God’s truth. Need your messages. Thanks John

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    1. Thank you so much John, what a kind response. I appreciate your support. Amen – it really is amazing how we’ve normalized and glorified sin. Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi Peter – this clearly has nothing to do with the color of Cardi B’s skin, but rather the message that her MUSIC glorifies. It doesn’t matter who is singing these vulgar songs…wrong is wrong.

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  31. Truth! When I was young Lil Kim was one of my role models and I have an excellent Mother. Evil is alluring. My sins are 12 miles long too Sis lol. I just thank God I’m not living like that today. But for His grace I could still be living a life full of sin and shame. I just try to be the example of the P31 woman and speak the truth in love. Amen. Love your openness!

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    1. Thank you so much Krissy for sharing your thoughts and your story! Amen – but for His grace! Isn’t that the Good News in a soundbite? Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Laura for sharing this profound point. i so agree – I pray for her. And i know she knows what she is promoting is problematic too. there’s a video online of her provocatively dancing to her song in her kitchen, and her little toddler daughter walks into the room, and she scrambles to turn off the music. So…if she’s not going to let her own daughter listen to it….. Have a wonderful day, and thanks again for stopping by! Hugs and love xox

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  33. I was in the car with my husband, flipping through radio stations when I first heard that song. I couldn’t believe it was playing on the radio. I still remember the days when a song like that would NEVER have received airplay. Sadly her song wasn’t the first, but it is the worst I have ever heard. It is literally music porn and it is disgusting. But why are we surprised when she was literally a stripper and she is still proud of it. Years ago I talked to a young lady who was a stripper and she tried to convince m that she loved it because it empowered her to see what she could get men to do. I remember telling her that she was deceiving herself if she thought she had the power. “Ask yourself who is on the pole and who is in the audience?” This was in the early 2000’s when satan began tricking women with this new form of feminism (i.e. women’s empowerment.)

    I cringe every time I see an instagram video with adults encouraging and praising little girls twerking and shaking their butts. That show Cuties should be banned as it promotes pedophelia. I shudder to think what the next generation is going to be like if people like Cardi B are named woman of the year. Perhaps the only thing that could make it worse is if Lil Nas is named women of the year. Shoot, now that I put it out there it will probably happen next year.

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  34. I totally agree. Thanks for speaking your mind and heart on this issue. I have a daughter 13 years old and want her to follow a good example of a true and real woman of God.

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    1. Thank you so much, friend. Yes! Our young girls need positive examples in their lives, on how to live for God! Have you heard of Leah Darrow? She’d be a great role model for your daughter 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  35. This is a fantastic post! The trend of demanding respect for women, and then turning around and completely reducing women with the worst kind of objectification, is very concerning.
    And thanks for the food for thought concerning the biblical concept of womanhood. I much appreciate it!

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    1. thank you so much my friend! I appreciate your support. I agree – the whole female empowerment “movement” is completely contradictory. It makes me so sad how backwards we are. Hugs and love xox

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  37. Thank you so much for your bold post. I am the father of a 15 year old daughter who is bright, beautiful and socially very aware. I’m disgusted by this brain junk-food TV and music, which could be created by bots. It encourages bullying, violence and rams people, particularly girls, into boxes. The Trump era has validated this ‘thinking’ (I use the word cautiously). I forbid my kids from watching this awful judgemental, shallow TV of this generation. I don’t want them to give up their music because they feel they haven’t got ‘The X Factor’. We must encourage adventure, enquiry, independence, compassion and true strength.

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    1. Thank you so much Dan! I appreciate your sharing your story. Sounds like your daughter has a great head on her shoulders! and it sounds like you’re a great dad! bravo! we need more dads like you! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  38. Ageist? Now they’re just coming up with adjectives to avoid biological fact. How many 20-30 somethings do we know with dementia or Alzheimer’s? None? Okay. Moving on. I think I might be a truthist. Or a factist. Factist might be too close to fascist. But I’m sure I’ve been called that before too. You’re doing fine, Caralyn. People will always attempt to find fault in the speaker (writer) as a self-medicating balm when truth stings. The fact is, when one is responsible for the running of a nation, and they can’t remember where they are, why they’re there, or how to walk up steps, it is sad for everyone watching the incapacity to lead well. I don’t think it’s fair to Joe to have one’s incompetence put on display. Which is how I interpreted your post from Thursday. Also, I appreciated your suggestion to check our own mental tone, that’s an excellent and apt reminder for all.

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    1. Hi Eden! haha I know! Factist – haha i like that one, but you’re right a little too close to that other one hehe. Thank you for your encouragement. it seriously means so much. that last one was a tough blog for sure. I’m glad you interpreted it the way I intended! yes! i hope you have a wonderful morning! Hugs and love xox

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  39. Furthermore, If I were nominating a woman of the year, you’d be in the running with my mother in law. Both of you, even when you have every cause to respond to hurt with anger, you are both women I admire for quiet dignity, and gentle compassion; speaking the truth in love, and pointing people to Christ. THAT is praiseworthy.

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  40. I have withdrawn from reading much about those headlines because it is just too disturbing. The world has gone nuts, but let’s be honest—earthly titles and accolades really mean nothing in the long run.

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    1. You’re smart to withdraw from those headlines, Shauna. it’s just too disturbing on so many levels. I agree – the world has strewn so far from what is good. amen. thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much for your support. it truly means the world. oh wow, i love that quote by Pope Francis. just beautiful! Hugs and love xox

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  42. Hi Carlyn, You are such a wonderful woman with so much strength and courage! Thank you for stating your thoughts and standing for goodness and truth. I know that God blesses your efforts! In this age of decadence and immorality it is heartwarming to see you make your stands!

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    1. Thank you so much Delores! Oh my gosh your words of encouragement mean the absolute world. thank you 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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  44. Matt Gaetz, GOP darling, Venmos to have sex with a trafficked 17 year old girl.
    BBB: silence

    Donald Trump: walks in dressing rooms in Ms. Teen USA pageants.
    BBB: silence

    Cardi B, Black woman, gets award for unapologetically celebrating her womanhood.
    BBB: OMG THAT’S THE WORST THING SINCE BARACK OBAMA AND COLIN KAPERNICK!!!!

    Don’t change a thing Caralyn Collar. Don’t change a thing.

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    1. I appreciate you calling out my full name, Mya. Blessings on your journey. Hugs and love xox

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  45. On behalf of my daughters and granddaughters, and all men who embrace a God given and mother instilled respect for women, thank you. Thank you for your boldness, thank you for going against the flow and being a voice of truth, a voice of sanity, and dare I say it— the voice of God—for a generation that desperately needs to hear their peers speaking out. Sorry you took so much grief for your Biden post, but that is truth that needs to be spoken also. No one loves a prophet in the day they speak but never doubt nor shy away from your call and passion. Carry on Caralyn, God is with you. You have been given much and have much to give.

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    1. Hi Dan, gosh thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. it seriously means so much. yeah, definitely quite a bit of heat around here recently!!! haha but all good. I’m just focusing on my audience of One 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you again, friend. I appreciate your support! 🙂 Yes! We need voices of reason out there! Hugs and love xox

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  47. I know you have good intentions, but I wouldn’t even give people like Cardi or Billboard the extra advertising in the future. They don’t deserve it. Without knowing, I imagine 90% of your following didn’t even know who Cardi B was.

    Billboard to go his low must be desperate for clicks.

    Complete agree with everything you said; it is terrible. I had to check out the song lyrics myself, as I thought you had to be joking. How does a song like this get released? That is the central question?

    Without checking, I can imagine it was a massive song on MTV and the like. I know sex sells, but what’s next pornographic material in videos. It very sad that artists and record companies have to lower themselves this low to get sales.

    Sometimes im thankful I grew up in the 80s. 2021 must be so confusing for the young generation.

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    1. Thank you for this powerful response. that’s a great point. Oh – the video for this song is even worse than you could even imagine. it’s really sad how far this country has fallen. Hugs and love xox

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      1. Thanks. Avoidance is the only answer I know, the media and music companies have to much power. I wouldnt want to even imagine what is in the video. Very sad as you have said.

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    1. Hi Laura! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. The world is just taking this garbage at face value and letting it influence our young people, and degrade women’s worth and dignity, and I just felt the need to just say something. You ever feel like that? Like…I just need to say something! Everything is so backwards. Jesus, help us!! so glad you stopped by. Hugs and love xox

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      1. Yes! Absolutely I do! If we don’t speak up, what chance do our young have? They’ll only have that warped ideal and pattern to emulate. So many are afraid to speak up, afraid to face backlash and shy away. But, it has to be our duty to boldly speak the truth so they may know it and have a fighting chance in this skewed new normal. And, I think we have to pray for Cardi B, Lopez and those with influence that are themselves mislead.
        I’m so proud of you, your courage to bold speak the truth.
        Hugs 💕

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  49. Your words are very powerful! Thank you for your message. 🙂

    Now, first, I do apologize to hear that others may not agree with your words and were very cruel speaking those words. The sad and odd fact is that any message or truth faces both criticisms, both positive and negative. Don’t worry. I, too, had to learn how to ‘just listen’ and give them time to speak how they feel, whether they accept my message or not. But whatever words that people have spoken to you, don’t let it ‘break’ or stop you from speaking and sharing your message within your heart.

    As for Cardi B, it’s as if we (females) went from being downgraded many centuries ago, to being upgraded or empowered, to being downgraded again as if we’re in a loop or in a rotating wheel of life. The harder we try or attempt to fight and break out of the cycle, without God, we are stuck within our prison walls, metaphorically speaking. And I agree with you, a women’s life is way more valuable than we might believe within the Lord’s Eye… even for men as well. The value of life is priceless. Period. Even Lil Nas X, a rapper, sold his soul for $55. Really? And he is only 22-years old? That’s how cruel and dark life has become sadly enough. All we can do is pray for our sisters and brothers, in Christ, that their lives will be protected from the wiles of the devil’s schemes.

    As to answer your question: “Who would I Bestow as Woman Of The Year?” For me, personally, it’s a toss up between “You” and “My Mother”. Besides, awards can be shared. 🙂

    Love ya’, Sis, and continue to stay strong! 🙂

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    1. thank you friend for your kind words and powerful advice. that’s so true – just gotta let those dissenting words roll off. and oh yes – we’ve gotta PRAAAAY! and oh my gosh you’re too kind to say that! thank you so much! Hugs and love xox

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  50. WHAT??? So maybe I DO hide my head in the sand….. Yikes! I had NO idea.
    Literally.
    No idea.
    This truly saddens me.
    I feel like it’s a scene from Dumb & Dumber when “Pet’s heads are falling off!”
    Oh, Caralyn. I’m at a loss of words and a “what are we to do?”

    Again…I pray.
    I pray to St. Michael, to defend us in the battle.
    I pray to all the angels & the Saints “to light to guard, to rule, to guide.”
    As I continue to proclaim and BELIEVE – Jesus, I trust in You.

    Hugs to you for again, speaking on a woefully sad reality we are faced with in our current Country’s Culture.

    I can only imagine what Candace O has to say……

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