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“I pray for a world where we live in partnership rather than domination; where "man's conquest of nature" is recognized as suicidal and sacrilegious; where power is no longer equated with the blade, but with the holy chalice: the ancient symbol of the power to give, nurture, enhance life. And I not only pray, but actively work, for the day when it will be so.”

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Riane Eisler is an American writer and social theorist known for her research on gender equality and social justice. Her work explores the relationships between gender, power, and social structures, having a profound impact on modern society. more

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