--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It does happen, of course, that the…" description: "\"It does happen, of course, that the priesthood has been on bad terms with womankind for some three thousand years. You see, Buddhism teaches that women..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/246/eiji-yoshikawa-7381_accidents_it-does-happen-of-course-that-the-priest_3127732.jpg" --- # It does happen, of course, that the priesthood has been on… ![“It does happen, of course, that the priesthood has been on bad terms with womankind for some three thousand years. You see, Buddhism teaches that women are evil. Fiends. Messengers of hell. I've spent years immersed in the scriptures, so it's no accident that you and I fight all the time.” quote by Eiji Yoshikawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/246/eiji-yoshikawa-7381_accidents_it-does-happen-of-course-that-the-priest_3127732.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/246/eiji-yoshikawa-7381_accidents_it-does-happen-of-course-that-the-priest_3127732.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/246/eiji-yoshikawa-7381_accidents_it-does-happen-of-course-that-the-priest_3127732.jpg) > “It does happen, of course, that the priesthood has been on bad terms with womankind for some three thousand years. You see, Buddhism teaches that women are evil. Fiends. Messengers of hell. I've spent years immersed in the scriptures, so it's no accident that you and I fight all the time.” [Eiji Yoshikawa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eiji-yoshikawa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Historical religious bias has portrayed women negatively, reflecting patriarchal attitudes. **In simple terms:** Women have been unfairly labeled evil in some traditions. Key Takeaway Challenge gender stereotypes. Themes gender bias religion historical prejudice Mood critical thoughtful Type analytical inquisitive When to use this quote - education - dialogue - policy making - community building Key Concepts feminism critical theory cultural critique Questions to Reflect On - What evidence counters these negative portrayals? - How can we promote inclusive interpretations? 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