BEHIND THE VEIL: FEMALE POWER ECLIPSED BY RELIGIOUS MISOGYNY

 TO CONSIDER BEFORE READING

Many might think that these writings are against Christians of pure and sincere faith and impeccable conduct; but they are not written for them nor against them.

There have always been believers of profound faith, whom history venerates as heroes, philosophers, philanthropists, martyrs, and saints; but, apart from the names perpetuated by fame and many ignored but who glorified Christianity, true Christians have always been a minority among the millions who nominally hold that title.

The naive faith with which the devout Christian believes in the infallibility of the Bible, in religious dogmas, and in priestly preachings, reveals to us the virtues that lie deep within human nature, and for them we feel profound respect and do not wish to break their blind faith nor hurt their religious feelings.

The proposed investigation obliges us to particularly analyze Christian dogmatic theology, as it is the main enemy of freedom of thought, and particularly of women, the focus of our inquiry.

We are not motivated by the purpose of degrading, minimizing, or offending solid institutions rooted in our societies, but in search of the truth, we will indeed combat the adulterations in pernicious ecclesiastical systems that break all moral restraints and extinguish faith; likewise, dogmatizing theologians who pretend to enslave history; and the Vatican, whose despotic arrogances are repugnant to the majority of cultured Christians.

BEHIND THE VEIL: FEMALE POWER ECLIPSED BY RELIGIOUS MISOGYNY

Preamble. Highlighting the historical value of women, unraveling religious misogyny, revealing contradictions in sacred texts, and promoting female empowerment and awareness. Invitation to dialogue and participatory action.

 

Attempts, Background, and Foundation

Months ago, I started a blog to publish articles related to misogyny—not to discuss the term itself, but to investigate, analyze, and unveil the hatred towards women implemented, maintained, propagated, and endorsed by various religions. For technical reasons, it had to be taken down. It is now reopened with the same name and four fundamental objectives:

Historical Value of Women: A Journey Through the Empires.

I wish to highlight the value of women in remote periods of human history, before the advent of Christianity. Additionally, I will focus on their importance and significance in the eras of different empires prior to Christianity.

Unraveling Religious Misogyny.

I will delve into the causes and origins of the fierce misogyny developed against women by Christianity and Catholicism. I will show the continuity and different stages of the implementation of this ancestral misogyny.

Challenging Oppression: Contradictions in Sacred Texts.

I will highlight the inconsistencies and contradictions in the contents and interpretations of the "sacred" books used by the Church to justify its hatred and discredit towards women.

Female Empowerment: Reclaiming the Light.

I will awaken interest and draw the attention of women so they become fully aware of their important past and present role and the high value they represent. All of this has been taken from them and minimized over twenty centuries.

Importance and Value of Women.

Since ancient times, women have played a crucial role in society, possessing intrinsic value that transcends the barriers of time. I intend to embark on a journey through the veils of the past, searching for the brilliance that once enveloped female power, which has been relegated and obscured over the centuries. My goal is to shed light on their forgotten greatness that predates the arrival of Christianity, to try to understand the fierce misogyny that has taken root in our society for millennia. I will immerse myself in the depths of history, where women exerted significant influence in different cultures and civilizations prior to Christianity. From powerful queens who ruled empires to priestesses who held sacred knowledge. It is imperative to rescue their stories and understand the importance they had in shaping our world.

Challenging Religious Oppression.

I will attempt to reveal the different stages in which ancestral contempt against women has manifested, from distortions and biased interpretations of the "sacred" books to the dogmas imposed by the Church. I will delve into the mechanisms used to justify hatred and discredit towards women, revealing the inconsistencies and contradictions inherent in those interpretations. We will be the voice of women, emerging from the darkness created by Christianity.

Reason and Understanding: The Truth.

It is undeniable that the purpose that drives these publications cannot be individualistic, as the task is too broad and complex. The participation and contribution of many minds are needed, but it must be an objective participation, free from fanaticism and without religious influences. Reason and imagination, allied with understanding, are the tools that will allow us to approach the truth, the fundamental objective of these writings.

Open Dialogue: Shared Opinions.

This blog proposes an open dialogue with readers interested in the topics, who will have the option to comment, discuss, give opinions, ask questions, and even publish their own contributions if they so request and if they align with the blog's purposes. By sharing opinions and debating arguments, the authors and participants will gain valuable insights to continue delving into the subject, which is very complex and difficult.

Invitation to Participate.

If you are interested in participating, there is a section where you can sign up. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can use a pseudonym without restrictions. An email address will be the only mandatory requirement to establish contact if necessary.

Conclusions.

Given the breadth and depth of the topic, it is challenging to establish a strict order, as the different aspects that could arise might suggest a different sequence. In general, I will discuss misogyny, women in remote periods of history and in different empires, sacred books and their influence on women, the beginning of degradation, dogmas against them, theologians and scholars against women, their sacrifices motivated by hatred, the martyrdom suffered, without limiting myself to any other related topic that may arise or that interested readers may suggest, contributing to clarifying the truth about this millennial hatred. TO BE CONTINUED.