--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That both Muslim fundamentalists and the…" description: "\"That both Muslim fundamentalists and the Christian right are today focusing their attempts to regain control in a rapidly changing world on frantic eff..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59d/riane-eisler-10808_approved_that-both-muslim-fundamentalists-and-the_2183164.jpg" --- # That both Muslim fundamentalists and the Christian right… ![“That both Muslim fundamentalists and the Christian right are today focusing their attempts to regain control in a rapidly changing world on frantic efforts to maintain control over women, particularly over women's sexuality. Moreover, given their mythologies about "holy wars," it is also…” quote by Riane Eisler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59d/riane-eisler-10808_approved_that-both-muslim-fundamentalists-and-the_2183164.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59d/riane-eisler-10808_approved_that-both-muslim-fundamentalists-and-the_2183164.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/59d/riane-eisler-10808_approved_that-both-muslim-fundamentalists-and-the_2183164.jpg) > “That both Muslim fundamentalists and the Christian right are today focusing their attempts to regain control in a rapidly changing world on frantic efforts to maintain control over women, particularly over women's sexuality. Moreover, given their mythologies about "holy wars," it is also understandable that they should use "divinely approved" violence to do so.” [Riane Eisler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/riane-eisler/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Both Muslim fundamentalists and the Christian right aim to control women’s sexuality, using divine justification for violence. **In simple terms:** Control of women’s sexuality justified by religion. Key Takeaway Challenge gender oppression. Themes gender religion power Mood critical urgent Type social political When to use this quote - policy reform - education - activism - legal advocacy Key Concepts patriarchy violence mythology Questions to Reflect On - How can we separate faith from oppression? - What strategies empower women? 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