“Many feminist theologians and thealogians
insist that the masculine images of God will not be transformed unless we can
(also) imagine God as “she.” Jewish
feminist theologian Judith Plaskow argues that we must learn to speak the name
of the Goddess: “The deep resistance
called forth by her naming indicates that the needs she answered are still with
us. It is precisely because she is not
distant that the goddess needs to be recognized as a part of God.” Unless and until the God we have known can
(also) be called “Goddess,” the specter of the male God will still be with
us...
...Images of the Goddess help to break the hold
of “male control” that has shaped our images not only of God, but of all
significant power in the universe. This
insight of the Goddess, both verbal and visual, before it settles fully into
the body and mind.”
Carol P. Christ, from: Rebirth of the Goddess
Painting by Elisabeth Slettnes
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