From the birth of the Church, out of the womb of Fear and the fatherhood of Ignorance, it has taught the inferiority of woman. In one form or another through the various mythical legends of the various mythical creeds, runs the undercurrent of the behef in the fall of man through the persuasion of woman, her subjective condition as punishment, her natural vileness, total depravity, etc.; and from the days of Adam until now the Christian Church, with which we live specially to deal, has made Woman the excuse, the scapegoat for the evil deeds of man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Church has historically used myths and religious texts to justify the belief that women are inferior to men.
- In plain terms
- Religion has long taught that women are worse than men.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious narratives have been used to justify gender inequality for centuries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do religious texts influence gender roles?
- Can faith exist without patriarchal structures?
Another view
The quote generalizes all church teachings without acknowledging progressive movements within Christianity.
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