Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity

by Rebekah Merkle

It sounds as if it would be ever so fabulous and freeing to remove boundaries and restrictions, especially if you preface those words with all the right adjectives like “outdated” or “oppressive.” However, we all still intuitively understand that when we step out of our pretend world of what sounds nice and into the world of reality, life doesn’t actually work that way.

True freedom lies in the opportunity to pursue excellence, and that opportunity is dependent on the boundaries that define and restrict the entire field of endeavor. Basketball without any hoops or lines on the court isn’t basketball. True freedom has to recognize boundaries.