Insert foot in mouth

One of my pet peeves is when people make rediculous assertions based on facts and information that they have heard from somewhere else. Often when asked "What's your Source", they sputter "I heard it from someone I trust"

Well, yeah, I did that.

In my last blog, I rabbit trailed about feminism and equal pay for women. I quoted a number with certainty. A friend asked me what my source was, and to be honest I had none. I made a strong statement with statistical evidence that is bogus. I do apologize, blogging gives one the sense that their thoughts are highly important and accurate (which is not always the case)

I did a little research. And by the way, the disclaimer is that all the research is interpretation from the U.S. Census information. many people see different things from statistics.

"On average, women make 78 percent of men's wages, according to a 2003 study by the U.S. Department of Labor" - CNN.Com "Equal pay for women? Not till 2050" - December 20, 2004

"In 2007, women are paid only 77 cents for every dollar a man is paid, according to the U.S. Census Bureau."

-The American Union Movement, http://www.aflcio.org/

Also, I should acknowledge that all issues are not as simple as they seem. An article in Forbes magazine "Are Women Happy Under The Glass Ceiling?" suggests that women make less because they make healthier choices. Check it out if you are interested: http://www.forbes.com/ceonetwork/2006/03/07/glass-ceiling-opportunities--cx_hc_0308glass.html

Anyways, all that to say, I think issues of inequality are highly important for Christians to care about and I believe God's heart is with the oppressed. (Oppressed may seem a strong work for females in the U.S., but it is not for the treatment of women worldwide)

Thanks for the grace when I mess up! Anyone have a foot in mouth experience?