Or is that just a coincidence?
My own beliefs---Asatru, Norse heathenry---are often seen as a "guy" thing, all warrior-ish and burly and hoorah and virile, and certainly warriorship is a part of them . . . yet in their originating cultures, women owned property, could choose to divorce, managed estates and commanded armies, despite that. And heathen women today are STILL strong and equal. Scary, too. :-)
Does seeing Deity as both singular and male *lead* to patriarchy and misogyny? Is it inevitable?
2007-07-20 05:41:34 · 7 answers · asked by Boar's Heart 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I does seem to be, because historically, the bible was used authoritatively in matters of familial issues, including property ownership,. child custody, divorce, women's rights in general. We didn't see any real change in this until the Sufferagette Movement in the U.S. in the late 1800s.
Women getting the right to vote was a MAJOR move to lessen the mysoginistic society, but many aspects - sometimes too many - are still prevalent today.
2007-07-20 05:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cheese Fairy - Mummified 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm afraid it does. Mainly because it sees strength only in it's own definition of it. The mighty Oak assumes that the Willow is weaker because it flex's and bends. But the willow has it's own definition of strength that just as strong as the oak's. Unfortunately singular male views tend to exclude variations of female views and considers only it's own. I admire females who embrace Asatru and such. I have added some bits and pieces being unable to fully embrace to my own tradition. I know that this is frowned on by some but it lends to a fuller spiritual life for me.
2007-07-20 12:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Praire Crone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egyptian women were allowed to own property and "divorce". Some of the most powerful Egyptian Pharaohs where women.
Most Pagan traditions women are held up as givers of life, as equal and part of the balance. I think you might have a point.
2007-07-20 12:49:35 · answer #3 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's monotheism that produces misogyny, human nature. I'm pretty sure cave men were even more misogynistic than Abrahamic religions. As for Norse people, and don't take it the wrong way because my grandma was Norwegian so I'm racist against Scandinavians, did Vikings not rape, pillage and burn? I think that rape is quite misogynistic.
2007-07-20 12:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to wonder about that myself.. in my own celtic heritage, women and men were equal in all respects, including that of warfare, owning property, marriage/divorce, rulership, et al.. I believe you are onto something with this theory. Monotheism (other than goddess-worship) seems to produce that kind of result.
2007-07-20 13:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I give you an honest answer of my view, I will probably get hounded by monotheists.
I think the answer may be pretty simple. Yes.
2007-07-20 14:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by Link , Padawan of Yoda 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
misogyny- hate for women.
Umm, YES!!!
Virile heathen men...? Where do I sign up and how many can I collect? Virile Heathen Men.....!!!! YEA!!!! ; ) ; ) ; )
Amuck, amuck, amuckamuckamuck! ; )
2007-07-20 14:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋