Men, Women, and Gods; and Other Lectures by Helen H. Gardener
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| Author | Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925 |
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| Commentator | Ingersoll, Robert Green, 1833-1899 |
| Title | Men, Women, and Gods; and Other Lectures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | I. Men, women, and gods -- II. Vicarious atonement -- III. Historical facts and theological fictions -- Appendix. |
| Credits | David Widger |
| Summary | "Men, Women, and Gods; and Other Lectures" by Helen H. Gardener is a collection of lectures written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of this work is a critical examination of religion, particularly the role of women within various religious frameworks, using the Bible as a foundational text to challenge traditional views. Gardener seeks to empower women by arguing for their intellectual and moral equality, positing that many religious doctrines systematically undermine women's rights and dignity. The opening of the book introduces Gardener's foundational arguments against the interpretation of the Bible and the religious norms that have historically oppressed women. She questions the inherent contradictions within religious texts, highlighting how they can degrade women while simultaneously positioning them as inferior to men. By employing provocative and rhetorical questions, Gardener emphasizes the necessity for women to reclaim their narratives and urges her audience to critically engage with religious teachings that belittle their worth. She argues for a reassessment of traditional beliefs, advocating for a rational approach to faith that upholds justice and reason instead of blind adherence to outdated doctrines. This opening segment sets the stage for a broader discourse on equality, questioning the necessity and morality of long-held beliefs about gender roles in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Free thought |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30207 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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