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I urge you to sin. But not against these itty-bitty…

“I urge you to sin. But not against these itty-bitty religions, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism-or their secular derivatives, Marxism, Maoism, Freudianism and Jungianism-whic h are all derivatives of the big religion of patriarchy. Sin against the infrastructure itself!” quote by Mary Daly
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“I urge you to sin. But not against these itty-bitty religions, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism-or their secular derivatives, Marxism, Maoism, Freudianism and Jungianism-whic h are all derivatives of the big religion of patriarchy. Sin against the infrastructure itself!”

Mary Daly

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She calls for rebellion against patriarchal structures, labeling them as the ultimate religion, urging resistance beyond conventional religious boundaries.

In simple terms: Challenge the dominant patriarchal system.

Key Takeaway

Question and oppose oppressive structures.

Themes

feminism political critique social justice

Mood

critical provocative

Type

philosophical activist

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • academic discourse
  • public policy

Key Concepts

patriarchy religion ideology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we dismantle patriarchy without alienating allies?
  • What alternatives to existing structures can we envision?
A Different Perspective

The broad condemnation may overlook nuanced differences.

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