Dear Feather,
Not to worry...at least institutionalized misogyny as a reflection of dominant culture isn't limited to the RCC. After all, women clamored to be admitted to the Sangha. It was finally allowed...whereupon it was said (quite pettishly, I thought) that the Dharma would have lasted 1000 years...but since the women were now involved, it would only make it 500.
The Liberal Catholic Church (officially viewed as a schismatic movement by the RCC) allows its priests to marry...but women aren't allowed to study for/hold any office. After being a member for three years and finding this out, I left without a backward glance.
I reflect more and more on the wisdom of what a man once said to me: Transcendent religions foster self-hatred and aggression.
Bright blessings,
goldenisis
