WS100 Lecture Notes - Feminist Theology, Human Reproduction, Religious Text
Document Summary
In the beginnings- ideas about women are not confined to the people that practice that religion. Revisionist theology- focuses on interpretations, women are not treated fairly in religious practices, because of interpretations of religious text. Protestant reformation- changed the view of marriage, more positive. Issue of the way women are regarded in islam- prophet mohammed was very concerned with the treatment of women. Renovationist theology- problem isn"t just with text, its also in the way religion is practied. Have to renovate our practices, so that they are more woman positive. United churches, revamped practices- have highest percentage of female clergy. Revolutionary theology- within most religions, there is no room to be woman friendly. Revolutionizes entire faith, looks outside of the religion. Want religion, but want a religious practice that is equal. Reject monotheistic religions (god is normally male) Tries to replace them with non sexist religions. Freya- sexuality and power not mutually exclusive, goddess of war, sensual love and war.
