Should women in Congress who have newborns be home nursing them? Absolutely. The early months of a baby’s life are critical for bonding, nourishment, and stability, and a mother’s presence during that time is invaluable. But should those same women be able to cast their votes remotely while they nurse at home? That’s a question our current leadership structure needs to answer—and that structure will always be weak as long as it is not male led.
The truth is, much of this debate could be avoided if women prioritized their God-given roles as nurturers and caretakers over positions of public leadership. There’s nothing shameful about choosing to raise your children over chasing titles or influence. In fact, it is one of the most powerful things a woman can do.
Children deserve not only to be in their mother’s arms during those early years but also to grow up in a calm, safe, and stable home. They need a consistent parent and a consistent environment—a place where they can begin to make sense of the world with a foundation of trust, comfort, and routine. These early years shape a child’s future, and no one is better suited for that task than a present, engaged mother.
God’s word speaks clearly and beautifully to this. First, He tells us that women are the “weaker vessel.” This isn’t an insult—it’s a recognition of our physical differences, our emotional depth, and the unique rhythms of our bodies, including hormonal cycles and childbearing. We are better suited to nurture life.
Second, Scripture calls women to be “workers at home.” That doesn’t mean a woman is confined to her house or unable to earn an income. It means her priorities are rightly ordered: her home, her husband, and her children come first. She arranges her life to meet their needs—whether that means adjusting her schedule, stepping away from outside projects when needed, or ensuring she has time to rest and care for herself.
There is wisdom in these designations. They’re not outdated—they’re deeply practical and profoundly meaningful. And when followed, they bring peace, order, and fulfillment. Women are not less valuable because of their role in the home; they are essential to the emotional and spiritual foundation of their families.
So maybe the real question isn’t whether women in Congress should vote from home, but whether we, as a society, have lost sight of the irreplaceable role of a mother.
Because when women embrace that role fully, they’re not stepping down—they’re stepping into one of the most powerful callings there is.
