Carol P. Christ
Because religion has such a compelling hold on the deep psyches of so many people, feminists cannot afford to leave it in the hands of the fathers.
Carol P. ChristThe mother must socialize her daughter to become subordinate to men, and if her daughter challenges patriarchal norms, the mother is likely to defend the patriarchal structures against her own daughters.
Carol P. ChristI first became interested in women and religion when I was one of the few women doing graduate work in Religious Studies at Yale University in the late 1960's.
Carol P. ChristWomen must be the spokesmen for a new humanity arising out of the reconciliation of spirit and body.
Carol P. ChristIn Goddess religion death is not feared, but is understood to be a part of life, followed by birth and renewal.
Carol P. ChristThe Goddess of Old Europe and Ancient Crete represented the unity of life in nature, delight in the diversity of form, the powers of birth, death and regeneration.
Carol P. ChristBeliefs and values that have held sway for thousands of years will be questioned as never before.
Carol P. ChristAt first the ancient images of the Goddess did not interest me.
Carol P. ChristWhy does everyone cling to the masculine imagery and pronouns even though they are a mere linguistic device that has never meant that God is male?
Carol P. Christ