
I should be more precise for you “gotcha!” pedants: I will not change a single thing about myself or feel a single ounce of shame or influence based on the above statement. I only care in that I vociferously oppose its misogynistic premise and believe it is worth it to call out when I see it. Happy? God I hate people like you.
Context is important. In your case, you’re using female to designate a biological characteristic - aka, a reproductive ability that the cult is specifically exploiting. Some men, especially online, use “female” in a way where normally someone would use the term “woman”, in an attempt to dehumanize women. It’s unfortunate that the person you were talking to couldn’t tell the difference, but as for never forgiving them, maybe a gentle correction could be more warranted?