{"id":6301,"date":"2022-08-29T18:57:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T18:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/?p=6301"},"modified":"2022-08-29T18:57:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T18:57:48","slug":"awomen-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/awomen-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Awomen \u2013 Meaning, Origin and Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did someone just finish a prayer using 'awoman<\/em><\/strong>' instead of 'Amen?' Did they make a mistake, or are they being serious? Surely, that isn't the correct way of finishing your prayers?<\/p>\n

This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.<\/p>\n

Meaning<\/h2>\n

The word 'awoman<\/em>' is an improper variation of the religious term, 'Amen<\/em>.' Used in the 117th Congress as a way to bring equality into prayer, it's a gross misunderstanding of the Hebrew word \"Amen<\/em>.\" Amen means \u2018let it be so<\/em>.\u2019 It acts as a solidaristic decree in religious proceedings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Using 'awoman'<\/em> in prayer is incorrect and a sign of the decline in western culture, particularly in the US and EU. 'Woke<\/em>' people demand equality in all areas of society. They have a right to this noble cause. However, they often pursue social justice for silly reasons.<\/p>\n

Because 'Amen<\/em>' sounds like it has a male connotation, people assume that it's part of the 'male patriarchy'<\/em> controlling the world. As a result, 'woke<\/em>' enthusiasts demand that all things sounding gender-specific be outlawed from speech, regardless of their idiocy.<\/p>\n

Example Usage<\/h2>\n

\u201cDid you hear that ignorant senator use \u2018awoman\u2019 instead of \u2018Amen\u201d when he closed proceedings?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo this is where society is heading? Now we have people saying \u2018awoman\u2019 instead of \u2018Amen.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n

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Origin<\/h2>\n

The expression 'awoman' originates from the US Congress in early January 2021. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver is a United Methodist pastor and African-American politician representing Missouri's 5th congressional district in the US House of Representatives.<\/p>\n

Cleaver started his term in Congress in 2005. As a pastor, it's ironic that he's responsible for coining the term 'awoman.' Cleaver closes the House prayer for the session with \"amen and a-woman\" instead of the traditional 'Amen.'<\/p>\n

Since 'Amen' is a Latin phrase with no sexual or gender connotation,' it makes no sense to end the prayer in this manner.<\/p>\n

The pastor experienced ridicule on social media for his actions. However, the media celebrated his use of 'diversity' in language.<\/p>\n