Why Does Everyone Cling To The Masculine Imagery And Pronouns Even Though They Are A Mere Linguistic Device That Has Never Meant That God Is Male? - SearchQuotes

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Why does everyone cling to the masculine imagery and pronouns even though they are a mere linguistic device that has never meant that God is male?

Carol P Christ

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