Great post @mountainjewel. Yeah, if you really think about it, the biggest patriarch role is set away for the 'god' himself. I mean, we hear Christians everywhere say that they believe god to be neither male nor female, but I think we all know that most 'believers' especially male, believe this to be a male energy. It's all about control. And you're right, it hurts us all, not just women but also men, because they are ripped out of their natural being as much as we are. I think us women are even ahead of these awakenings, since we've come a long way and 'know' better, while most men are still playing the role of 'the stronger gender' etc. etc. It is easier to find women in touch with their true self than men. Thank you for this and your perspective on this subject. It was a hard one.