According to Pastor Joel Webbon, women bench press less than men… and therefore they shouldn't hold positions of power. By the way, that's also in the Bible.

Wait, what? Written that way, it sounds almost like clickbait. But Pastor Webbon actually has a point, based on the Bible, that society needs women. He argues that one of the problems with the Supreme Court is that ‘we have four women right now.’

Should Women Be Barred from Power and Stay at Home?

Pastor Joel Webbon raised this point during a conversation with Elijah Schaffer on Almost Serious. Pastor Webbon argues that women should focus on home life—not public or political roles.

He uses Bible verses and history to argue that most cultures agree women belong in “feminine, domestic” roles. He points to Proverbs and 1 Timothy 2:9-15, where women are told to “learn quietly” and not teach or lead men. Webbon connects this to the Bible’s story of Adam being created first and Eve being tricked first. He says Adam’s role as the “head” of creation means men should lead.

Webbon says women are equal to men in God’s eyes for salvation but calls women the “weaker vessel” in physical, emotional, and mental ways. He claims women are more easily tricked, talk too much, or struggle to stay calm. He says this makes them unfit for jobs like political leaders, judges, or pastors.

He also criticizes Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, saying her “motherly care” makes her a bad judge because women’s emotions harm clear decisions. It's not just on women, though. He also doubts if Trump can fix America’s issues, saying leaders today lack “strong male” traits.

Is this God’s Word or Too Much?

The first look seems like a stretch. Many women have done well in positions of power, and power does not always come from popular vote (e.g. many First Ladies were very influential).

Pastor Webbon reckons the role of women in his life, and praises women as vital for raising children. But what he says is that this maternal instinct oes not align well with the responsibilities of the Supreme Court. And his interpretation of the Bible could be a good starting point for a new conversation.

Maybe it’s time institutions recognized that family comes first, and having a mother take care of her family is more valuable and more important than a Supreme Court seat.