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Symbol Systems Cannot Simply Be Rejected; They Must Be Replaced. Where There Is No Replacement, The Mind Will Revert To Familiar Structures At Times Of Crisis, Bafflement, Or Defeat.

The Simple Act Of Telling A Woman's Story From A Woman's Point Of View Is A Revolutionary Act: It Never Has Been Done Before.

Because Religion Has Such A Compelling Hold On The Deep Psyches Of So Many People, Feminists Cannot Afford To Leave It In The Hands Of The Fathers.

The Simplest And Most Basic Meaning Of The Symbol Of The Goddess Is The Acknowledgment Of The Legitimacy Of Female Power As A Beneficent And Independent Power.

In Goddess Religion Death Is Not Feared, But Is Understood To Be A Part Of Life, Followed By Birth And Renewal.