Bible Quote by Robert Green Ingersoll
“As long as woman regards the Bible as the charter of her rights, she will be the slave of man. The bible was not written by a woman. Within its leaves there is nothing but humiliation and shame for her.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 19th‑century lecture on religion
If women base rights on a male‑written Bible, they remain subordinate; the text itself offers no empowerment.
In simple terms: Biblical authority limits women's freedom.
Key Takeaway
Question patriarchal interpretations.
Themes
gender
religion
rights
history
Mood
critical
inspirational
Type
statement
argument
When to use this quote
- activism
- educational curricula
- public debates
Key Concepts
feminist critique
scriptural analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can reinterpretation empower women?
- What alternatives exist for moral guidance?
A Different Perspective
May ignore progressive religious perspectives.
