Atheism Quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“These teachings in regard to woman so faithfully reflect the provisions of the canon law that it is fair to infer that their inspiration came from the same source, written by men, translated by men, revised by men. If the Bible is to be placed in the hands of our children, read in our schools, taught in our theological seminaries, proclaimed as God's law in our temples of worship, let us by all means call a council of women in New York, and give it one more revision from the woman's standpoint.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Convention, New York, 1868
Women should revise religious texts to reflect female perspectives, ensuring gender equity in doctrine and education.
In simple terms: Include women’s viewpoints in sacred writings.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive revisions.
Themes
gender equality
religion
education
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church curricula
- religious education
- policy debates
- academic studies
Key Concepts
feminist theology
canon law
social reform
Questions to Reflect On
- Who benefits from inclusive texts?
- What barriers exist to revising canon law?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may limit immediate acceptance.
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