Gore Vidal on Monotheism and Its Cultural Consequences

„The great unmentionable evil at the center of our culture is monotheism. From a barbaric Bronze Age text known as the Old Testament, three anti-human religions have evolved -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These are sky-god religions. They are, literally, patriarchal -- God is the Omnipotent Father -- hence the loathing of women for 2,000 years in those countries afflicted by the sky-god and his earthly male delegates.“

Gore VidalGore Vidal analyzes monotheism as a cultural evil with particular consequences for women and patriarchal societies.
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Gore Vidal was an American writer, screenwriter, and intellectual known for his sharp style and political essays.

Gore Vidal critiques monotheism and its cultural impact on misogyny and patriarchal structures.


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Gore Vidal (1925–2012) was a versatile American writer and intellectual who produced novels, essays, screenplays, and plays. He was known for his critical stance on American politics and society as well as his engagement in social and political debates.

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