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What does it mean?
The speaker questions whether religious concepts would differ if conceived by women instead of men.
In plain terms
Would our view of God change if women thought up religion?
What can you take from it?
Perspective shapes belief systems.

Where it applies

  • theological debates
  • feminist critique
  • religious history

Putting it to work

  • critique religious origins
  • explore gender bias

Questions to consider

  • How does gender influence belief?
  • What values shape religion?

Another view

It assumes gender solely determines theological ideas.

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