Gender & Theology: Feminism, Mary Daly & Rosemary Radford Reuther OCR A Level Religious Studies 3.10

Feminist thought has presented Christianity with serious challenges. Christianity is accused of allowing itself to be shaped by patriarchal views, framing its concepts, doctrines and morality in terms of male dominance and promoting the interests of men over women. Christianity is also accused of being to blame for enabling and encouraging patriarchy in society. !Trigger Warning: This revision session has references to rape, war and genocide, which some viewers may find disturbing! Revision includes: Key terms and definitions Feminist theology Mary Daly and her criticisms of Christian thinkers Daly's unholy trinity of rape, genocide and war Daly and spirituality in nature Possible criticisms of Daly Rosemary Radford Reuther Jesus and the male warrior expectation Jesus and the female wisdom principle Reuther and using feminine language of God Possible criticisms of Reuther Is Christianity essentially sexist? AO1 knowledge test yourself Exam skills