The Cognitive Disconnect of Goddess Spirituality
Publication information:
Tate, Karen. 2023. “The Cognitive Disconnect of Goddess Spirituality.” in Uses and Abuses of Power in Alternative Spiritualities. Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Abstract
Abstract: Sacred Feminine Liberation Thealogy offers humanity and the planet a path forward from destruction but many of the thought leaders of the movement are blinded by their own dysfunction, bigotry and discrimination. Whether busy practicing female superiority, participating in a cult of personality or on a crusade to fight a non-existent problem they call the "erasure of women" they are failing to teach the actual substance and depth that Goddess as deity, archetype and ideal actually provides humankind. We must be willing to reconcile our spirituality with our politics as well as see our liturgical flaws. We need leadership willing to remedy our mistakes or misconceptions in order to transition this spirituality into one that's recognized and taken seriously on the world stage. Goddess religion may come full circle and once again provide the answer to humanity's woes.
Presenter bio: Thought leader, author, speaker and podcaster, the Rev. Dr. Karen Tate presents on topics of pilgrimage, sacred feminine liberation theology and creating a new normal through the values of partnership, equality, justice and compassion. Named one of 13 Most Influential Women in Goddess Spirituality, Karen offers talks at Joseph Campbell Roundtables, Parliament of World Religions, and American Academy of Religion. She is a Caring Economy Conversation Leader and Power of Partnership presenter. Karen published 7 books, was named a Wisdom Keeper of the Goddess Spirituality Movement and can be seen in the award winning film, Femme: Women Healing the World.
Presenter affiliation: Joseph Campbell Foundation, Fellowship of Isis, Center for Partnership Studies, Temple of Isis, Reformed Congregation of Goddess, Ocean Seminary College
Presenter bio: Thought leader, author, speaker and podcaster, the Rev. Dr. Karen Tate presents on topics of pilgrimage, sacred feminine liberation theology and creating a new normal through the values of partnership, equality, justice and compassion. Named one of 13 Most Influential Women in Goddess Spirituality, Karen offers talks at Joseph Campbell Roundtables, Parliament of World Religions, and American Academy of Religion. She is a Caring Economy Conversation Leader and Power of Partnership presenter. Karen published 7 books, was named a Wisdom Keeper of the Goddess Spirituality Movement and can be seen in the award winning film, Femme: Women Healing the World.
Presenter affiliation: Joseph Campbell Foundation, Fellowship of Isis, Center for Partnership Studies, Temple of Isis, Reformed Congregation of Goddess, Ocean Seminary College