With all due respect for the sensitivity of the topic, I really found this post to be a valuable contribution to the leadership discussion.  What we believe has everything to do with how people lead.  When some of those beliefs are ingrained to such an extent that it has impacted women as they have, it is very much relevant to the topic of leadership.

I say this with the understanding that no man alive on the planet today made up 'patriarchy' or the religions that foster this mindset.  And I say this as a woman that loves and values men. However, that mindset remains today any time someone is conditioned to believe those same beliefs that have contributed to the subjugation and inequality of women.

In fact, the entire basis of 'The Fall' is aimed at women and BLAMED on women.  It's a shame based system.  It was at that point that men decided and basically took it upon themselves to try to eliminate the feminine from the 'godhead' and women were demoted and became 2nd class citizens. Whoever those men were during that time, took it upon themselves to 'play god'.  This is a major abuse of power.  And that's the main point.

Religion has very little to do with the divine Creator of all that is and everything to do with man and the need for power and control.  This is WHY it is so relevant to the leadership discussion.

Everyone has the right to their faith and beliefs, however, if any of those beliefs are the cause of harm to others, they should be questioned and examined.  It has nothing to do with eradicating 'God' and everything to do with truth.  Man made beliefs are simply that...they come from man.  It's important to discern which beliefs are from the 'ego' of man and which actually stems from the creative life force of all that is.

All of which has everything to do with leadership.

Even if everyone does not agree with this topic because it does challenge popular beliefs, I'm very thankful it was still allowed to be posted and shared.  It contains important and relevant issues that I believe should be considered to help us and future generations to become better leaders.

Sincerely,
Samantha