Carol P Christ’s Thought on Witches and Women Carol P. Christ discusses the role of the Goddess in society specifically in her essay Why Women Need the Goddess. She discusses the goddess’ positive affirmations towards one’s own power, body, will, as well as the valued bonds and heritage. Rather than the emphasis on a father-like figure such as the paternalistic God protecting the Judeo-Christian beliefs. The first implication we see the Goddess having …showed first 75 words of 687 total…

…showed last 75 words of 687 total…points. She symbolizes a need to attribute proper respect and significance to a woman’s power, body, will, and heritage. On these aspects I believe Carol Christ has made a well-developed essay. I can especially relate to the feminist value of the body. As any young girl can understand the shame and stigma associated with menstruation. Rather than maintaining a negative view of women’s’ properties why not develop and celebrate those basic natural ways?