Quote by Mary Daly

If God is male, then male is God. The divine patriarch castrates women as long as he is allowed to live on in the human imagination.

If God is male, then male is God. The divine patriarch castr

Summary

This quote suggests that by imagining God solely as male, men are exalted as divine beings, undermining the potential and power of women. It implies that this belief system perpetuates the subjugation of women and reinforces a patriarchal hierarchy. The quote challenges the association of masculinity with divinity, implying that it restricts the development of women and their equal recognition in society. It calls attention to the need to challenge traditional gender roles and beliefs that perpetuate inequality.

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By Mary Daly

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