NOW is also concerned about a theological stance taken by the Christian organization. Promise Keepers teaches that the Bible calls them to be the spiritual head of their household. While some debate this concept in the church, it does seem odd that an organization which sneers at religion would now claim to be in a position to declare a theological tenet unsound. It is especially offensive when you consider that Patricia Ireland, president of NOW, makes a mockery of marriage by remaining married to a man while living in another city with her female companion. She has a personal stake in ensuring that men not take on the views of the Promise Keepers.
Feminists see any attempt to recreate a society where men are vital as evil.
They have worked to create a culture that views fathers as superfluous and even dangerous to family life and they are concerned because Promise Keepers is undoing some of their radical work. The Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute works daily to undo such damage done by radical feminists. In this instance, the Institute has been working furiously to expose the hypocrisy of feminists who have contempt for the traditional family and are now attempting to dictate under what terms such a family will operate. Polygamy is defined as the practice of having two or more spouses at the same time. Ms. Joseph, an attorney, lives with six additional wives and shares husband Alex Joseph and their 20 children.