You have probably heard about the homeschooled high school student, a Christian, who refused to wrestle a girl in the state tournament. He forfeited on account of his conscience.
Writing at CT’s Her.meneutics blog, Caryn Rivadeneira argues not only that it is permissible for a boy to wrestle a girl in an athletic competition, but that the example of Jesus toward women requires that he do so! You can read her full argument to see if you find it biblically compelling, faithful, or wise.
I think Al Mohler’s comment is on target: this entire situation is “insanity masquerading as athletic competition.” How much more so when the claim is made that faith in Jesus requires a boy to attempt to physically overpower a girl in this way.
For better arguments, I would suggest:
- Albert Mohler, “Boys Wrestling Girls—A Clash of Worlds and Worldviews“
- John Piper, “Over My Dead Body, Son“