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. Christ affordcompeldeep Change image and share on social
The simple act of telling a woman's story from a woman's point of view is a revolutionary act: it never has been done before. Carol P. Christ actpointrevolutionary Change image and share on social
In Goddess religion death is not feared, but is understood to be a part of life, followed by birth and renewal. Carol P. Christ birthdeathfear Change image and share on social
The 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. Christ challengedaughterdefend share on social
Throughout the years, many Christian women have told me of their great respect for the bravery and courage evident in my work, perhaps even gesturing to their own Isis earrings or a Nile River Goddess pendants. Carol P. Christ braverychristiancourage share on social
I 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. Christ graduateinterestlate Change image and share on social
In Old Europe and Ancient Crete, women were respected for their roles in the discovery of agriculture and for inventing the arts of weaving and pottery making. Carol P. Christ agricultureancientart Change image and share on social
The often cruel behavior of Christians toward unbelievers and even toward dissenters among themselves is shocking evidence of the function of that image in relation to values and behavior. Carol P. Christ behaviorchristiancruel Change image and share on social
Beliefs and values that have held sway for thousands of years will be questioned as never before. Carol P. Christ beliefholdquestion Change image and share on social
The 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. Christ ancientbirthcrete Change image and share on social
