The Divine Feminine Emerging, Embodied, and Emboldened

Last updated on: March 31, 2014 at 5:25 am by Women of Spirit and Faith

The Divine Feminine Emerging, Embodied, and Emboldened 2014-03-31T05:25:55+00:00 Women of Spirit and Faith

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From left to right: Kathe Schaaf, Mohini Mundy and Kay Lindahl – core circle members of WSF

FINALLY…

We can’t help but notice that the world seems to have suddenly ‘discovered’ the value of women. After thousands of years living in the shadow of the masculine, after being pushed into the margins of power and leadership, after being silenced in every cultural institution – including most of the major world religions – the media today is full of messages that it is time to listen to women’s wisdom.

Women’s leadership styles are being acknowledged widely in diverse segments of the global media:

Research articles from the field of neuroscience suggest that women’s brains do indeed work differently than men’s, giving us more capacity for the kind of functions required to address the complex issues facing our planet: multi-tasking, integration, cooperation, and contextual thinking.
A headline during the recent budget impasse in the U.S. Congress declared “Women Lead While Men Bicker.”
Micro-lending programs in Africa and Asia frequently identify women as key to their success; not only are women more marginalized in poor countries but they are also more likely to make decisions that will benefit both family and community.
Even the world of religion has begun to acknowledge the importance of women’s voices and leadership. Pope Francis recently called for a “more incisive female presence” and a broader application of “feminine genius” in the life of the Church.
Sojourners recently launched a Campaign for Women and Girls that supports the equality of women in ways that are both practical and theological. The cover of their January 2014 Sojourners magazine boldly states, “Twisted Theology: Churches that still treat women as inferior are distorting the image of God.”

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by Kathe Schaaf and Kay Lindahl, members of the core circle at Women of Spirit and Faith

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