The husband is ‘absolutely not’ the head of the home- Lorna G. Smith
“No, absolutely not. The head of the house?” Mrs Smith, the wife of Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith responded when host of the Real Talk programme, Mrs Karia J. Christopher told her that she had a woman previously on her show that told her that her husband is the head of the household and “he leads and I will follow.”
“But I know that is not you,” Mrs Christopher said, adding that it is, nevertheless, what the Bible says.
“You don’t have to take the bible literally…nobody should take the bible that literally,” Mrs Smith responded.
Mrs Smith was the third guest of the new season of Real Talk aired on January 3, 2017 on CBN Channel 51. The show is currently featuring the 10 most Influential Women of 2016.
On the previous show aired December 30, 2016 the BVI Administration Manager at Banco Popular, Allivern Smith-Harrigan had said her husband is the head of her home, stating that while the decisions are made together, her husband remains in charge.
“Glen [Harrigan], is in charge of the house, we make decisions together, but at the end of the day, he is in charge of the house. I was brought up, and yes the bible says the man is in charge of the home and when I say that I don’t mean whatever you say goes, but he leads and I follow,” she said.
When asked whether it means giving in when they have the completely different perception on things, Harrigan noted that she has an open mind.
I don’t tell my husband how to run the territory
Meanwhile, Mrs Smith, who said she doesn’t read the online blogs and comments criticising her unless persons bring them to her attention, said contrary to what people say she does not tell her husband how to run the territory.
“It is nonsense, it is rubbish, [and] it is the furthest from the truth.”
She did say, however, that she has influence over her husband but at the end of the day it is his decision to make as no one elected her.
Mrs Smith, who is recognised for her contributions to the financial services sector, said she considers herself to be a woman of action “…after all [Hon] Mark [H. Vanterpool] is my brother…but I act very quickly on things."
No immediate plans to run for public office
Asked by Mrs Christopher if she has intentions of seeking public office, Mrs Smith replied that she has been in the public service for a long time and would like to continue there, supporting the elected leaders. “I like to be behind the scenes so to speak,” saying that there are a lot of competent people out there and hopes they would “throw their hats in the ring so to speak but it is not really on the cards for me, no…I am saying a straight up no.”
“I would never say never but right now it is no.”
Meanwhile, the show will be rebroadcast tonight at 8:00 P.M. on CBN Channel 51 while a new programme with a different guest will be aired on Thursday January 5, 2017.
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111 Responses to “The husband is ‘absolutely not’ the head of the home- Lorna G. Smith”
The Issue is we no longer have respect for God and man, society has fallen apart, children are out of control etc. all because of the lack of respect within the home and society.
I know there are many educated women throughout the world, that don't say they have are wise and I don't believe Mrs. Smith is a wise woman, PERIOD!!!
Not only in the Bible but also in several other books. What then, soon the women will ask the man to take their last name when being married. Mrs. Lora was a Vanterpool and now she is a Smith and that is submission the a Man's last name as the Head of the family. Well what can I say to those who are educated with no Godliness, wisdom, Good example and sound moral standards. (Just put their Husband aside and say he is not the head of your home). What better comment should I expect from Mrs. Smith? Maybe I should have a talk with Orlando Vanterpool.
I do not consider her to be an influential woman.
Same thing I said to myself lol
That's why some woman get kick out the house to live in car. Y'all giving them ideas to lead. And they don't hold there strength. Just want to lock down the pun>>>>y! Thinking they got all the powers. There are woman out there with strong Minds that respect the man to lead even tho they have thw knowledge to. Power the the females that follow the creator's natural order.
That can only mean one thing, Ever since I left the city, You got a reputation for yourself now. Everybody knows and I feel left out, Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out.
her own world.She is one who is wise enough to know that it will attract the man she will gladly share it with. Me, I'd rather struggle every day of my life than to ever give a man the power to say I wouldn't have that/anything if it wasn't for him.
Well we have an attorney lady who plagiarizing books calling it hers teaming up with a power hungry b*g* man in politics. Two perfect example of how BVI turn bottom up literally.
Ayo talking a set a tings here but what about these men who in power but behind close doors they wearing panty and skirt???
Just look at the ones with no belly in politics and you will see who the sodoms and Gomorrahs are.
The others are just SUGAR DADDIES spending that tax money on p*n*ni!
No wonder them women with a few dollars gone wild like it out a style!
There is truth to both what Alivern and Lorna said and I support this with the Biblical story around the characters David, Abigail and Nabal (see 1 Samuel). David the fugitive asked Nabal for food to feed his men and Nabal refused - a decision by the head of the household. When Abigail found out the decision of her husband Nabal she immediately employed the voice of reason that we women are known for and sent food galore to David. THAT is what we women are, HELPMATES to our husbands. Women think ahead and consider the consequences of poor decisions by our spouses and when need be we jump into action as helpers to save the day.
Just think of it as the entourage behind the super star.
Similarly, it is a waste of one's time to also read the Bible if one doesn't not believe what is written and challenges what it says. The Old Testament is based on law and the New Testament is based on grace. But the teachings in the Old Testament is still applicable to how we live our lives. Reading the Bible must be based on trust, belief and faith and without them it is just better to read a book on Anansi stories or Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall. The most highly educated are normally the ones challenging God's existence. Ms. Geneva, if she could, would be tossing in grave; may the Christian warrior RIP.
Moreover, no doubt women have succeeded in being great leaders, i.e., Dame Eugenia Charles, former Premier of the Commonwealth of Dominica; Magaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the UK; Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel; and there are countless others. No one is challenging women's leadership talent and ability. What Mrs. Smith-Harrigan is attesting to and promoting is a long standing Christian teaching where the man is head of the home.
Married, he just sit around all day doing nothing while his wife is on her grind all day working. He only work when he needs something. So tell me, is he fit to run/be in charge of household?
Just my piece.
Clearly, Lorna may read the Bible but may not take it litteraly, if is not taken litterally, how is it taken? Is only selected parts are embraced? The First Lady (who came up with that name anyway?) is a national ambassador. And every word uttered or every action taken will be closely examined and judged. The spoken word cannot be taken back just as a rung bell cannot be unrung.
Most of you are calling down Mrs. Smith because of what she said. Most of you act like you are so holy. Most of you read your bible, go to church, come out of church and is sleeping with married men, drinking, talking about people and backstabbing each other.Go check yourselves and have a long look in the mirror you bunch of fake disgusting demons. Leave the lady alone.