Broke Quote by Tertullian
“In pain shall you bring forth children, woman, and you shall turn to your husband and he shall rule over you. And do you not know that you are Eve? God's sentence hangs still over all your sex and His punishment weighs down upon you. You are the devil's gateway; you are she who first violated the forbidden tree and broke the law of God. It was you who coaxed your way around him whom the devil had not the force to attack. With what ease you shattered that image of God: Man! Because of the death you merited, even the Son of God had to die... Woman, you are the gate to hell.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Twelve Apostles' Creed, 2nd century
A misogynistic theological claim linking women to original sin and divine punishment, portraying them as the source of evil and subjugation.
In simple terms: Women are blamed for original sin and portrayed as inferior.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject gender-based theological oppression.
Themes
gender
religion
misogyny
power
theology
Mood
condemnatory
authoritative
Type
theological
historical
When to use this quote
- church doctrine
- family dynamics
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
original sin
patriarchal doctrine
evil metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective affect women's roles today?
- Can religious texts be reinterpreted to promote equality?
A Different Perspective
This view ignores historical, cultural, and scientific understandings of gender equality.
