Comments on: The Feminist’s Paradox http://godheval.net/the-feminists-paradox/ Writer, Philosopher, Dreamer, Idealist Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:22:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: phantomThought http://godheval.net/the-feminists-paradox/comment-page-1/#comment-642 phantomThought Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:28:53 +0000 http://godheval.net/wordpress/?p=52#comment-642 Well I did some reading around the internet about the "goddess worship" being displaced by patriarchy and stumbled upon some interesting things. Here is an example: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200101/wicca Now I'm not trying to insinuate that this view is the correct one. However, I do like to understand "both sides" before coming to some sort of a (temporary) conclusion. Of course, those who disagree with the premise of the article can just say that this view is created by "the patriarchy" to prevent the return of "goddess worship". But I thought you would find it a thought-provoking read, nonetheless. Well I did some reading around the internet about the “goddess worship” being displaced by patriarchy and stumbled upon some interesting things. Here is an example:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200101/wicca

Now I’m not trying to insinuate that this view is the correct one. However, I do like to understand “both sides” before coming to some sort of a (temporary) conclusion. Of course, those who disagree with the premise of the article can just say that this view is created by “the patriarchy” to prevent the return of “goddess worship”. But I thought you would find it a thought-provoking read, nonetheless.

]]> By: phantomThought http://godheval.net/the-feminists-paradox/comment-page-1/#comment-639 phantomThought Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:24:11 +0000 http://godheval.net/wordpress/?p=52#comment-639 Heh...well I just checked out the "When God was a Woman" link so you can ignore my request to post links. If you have other sources, though, don't hesitate to post those as well. Heh…well I just checked out the “When God was a Woman” link so you can ignore my request to post links. If you have other sources, though, don’t hesitate to post those as well.

]]> By: phantomThought http://godheval.net/the-feminists-paradox/comment-page-1/#comment-638 phantomThought Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:20:41 +0000 http://godheval.net/wordpress/?p=52#comment-638 Nice post. I really don't have much to comment because I basically agree with every word. Which is, perhaps, unsurprising since your point is rather straightforward. You mention: "I have done a good amount of personal research on patriarchy, such as its origins in religion, namely the displacement of goddess worship with the more violent and patriarchal creeds." Would you mind posting some links to books or articles that you read during your research? The research I have done into some of the patriarchal religion has been centered more around their "pagan" origins. The process and series of events that led up to the displacement you mention should make for interesting reading. However, the way you have it phrased: "...goddess worship with the more violent and patriarchal creeds." makes it sound as if goddess worship minus a paired male deity is somehow more peaceful. I would think that, like the yin/yang concept, a religion that incorporates a healthy male/female deity relationship would be more balanced and helpful. But that's just a thought, after reading some of the things you might post in response I could easily change my mind. Nice post. I really don’t have much to comment because I basically agree with every word. Which is, perhaps, unsurprising since your point is rather straightforward. You mention:

“I have done a good amount of personal research on patriarchy, such as its origins in religion, namely the displacement of goddess worship with the more violent and patriarchal creeds.”

Would you mind posting some links to books or articles that you read during your research? The research I have done into some of the patriarchal religion has been centered more around their “pagan” origins. The process and series of events that led up to the displacement you mention should make for interesting reading. However, the way you have it phrased: “…goddess worship with the more violent and patriarchal creeds.” makes it sound as if goddess worship minus a paired male deity is somehow more peaceful. I would think that, like the yin/yang concept, a religion that incorporates a healthy male/female deity relationship would be more balanced and helpful. But that’s just a thought, after reading some of the things you might post in response I could easily change my mind.

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