When God Was a Woman
Author: Merlin Stone
An exploration of ancient Goddess-centered religions and the argument that women held more prominent social and spiritual roles before the rise of patriarchal religious systems.
Date discussed: September 14, 2026
Why the group discussed it:
A recommendation for anyone interested in feminine spirituality, Goddess traditions, women’s history, and how religious systems have shaped women’s roles.
Key Takeaways:
Our assumptions about religion, divinity, and gender are historically shaped rather than inevitable; looking backward can offer a very different picture of women’s relationship to spirituality and power.
