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Theological Roots of Patriarchy
- The patriarchy has often failed women, but a deeper problem lies in flawed theological understandings of God and gender.
- The assumption that God's actions and transcendence are masculine leads to the devaluation of women.
Personal Reflection on Writing Process
- Amy Peeler reflects on her personal experience during the writing process, describing it as a long and challenging journey.
- She needed to mature before tackling the complex issues of women and God's gender in her book.
Challenging Masculine Assumptions about God
- The assumption that men are natural initiators and God's role as the initiator in salvation wrongly links masculinity to God.
- God's creation ex nihilo differs from human procreation, challenging the analogy between God as creator and paternal roles.