Sexism and God-Talk: Toward a Feminist Theology.by Rosemary Radford Ruether Rosemary Radford Ruether (b. 1936) is a renowned feminist scholar and theologian, who is married to the political scientist Herman Ruether. They have three children and reside in California. (Beacon Press This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. ). Theology, or God-talk, is grounded in humanity's experience of the sacred, but, as Ruether argues so persuasively in this groundbreak-ing and sweeping work of feminist theology, traditional theology has only paid attention to the experience of males. In listening to the distinctive voices and experiences of women, feminist theology offers a shattering and liberating critique of the sexism sex·ism n. 1. Discrimination based on gender, especially discrimination against women. 2. Attitudes, conditions, or behaviors that promote stereotyping of social roles based on gender. embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. in our language about God and our understandings of Christ, sin, the world, the church, and redemption. Opening our eyes to the ways patriarchal theology has ignored and distorted the dignity and sanctity of women, Ruether calls for God-talk that recognizes the divine in all our sisters. **** |
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