Dear Pastor,

I am a 16-year-old girl. When I was younger, my mother and stepfather lived together. My stepfather went to live in America, he found another woman there, came back and told my mother. She got the shock of her life.

She became crazy and had to get medical treatment. From that day until now, I hate men. I am still a virgin and will always be a virgin. Men are dogs.

Man Hater

Dear Man Hater,

Evidently, what your stepfather did contributed to your mother's illness. It has also caused you to hate men. I am sorry to hear your mother has been suffering physically, emotionally and psychologically. I pray God will heal her and cause her to be well again.

I want to ask you to change your attitude towards men. There are women who have hurt men badly, but you would not want men to say all women are sluts. Would you? Never repeat that statement, 'Men are dogs'. Do not condemn all men because of what your stepfather did to your mother.

As you grow up, try your very best not to become emotionally involved with men who do not have good moral standards. There are men who respect women to the max. Associate yourself with these men. I pray you will have a bright future.

Pastor