Q. Why is god in Christianity often portrayed as a male?
According to these, what is the result?
Most of male is physically stronger than women. Therefore, male have advantage to a symbol of "power" than women. The icon of power soon lead to an icon of authority. Therefore God have image of authority in appearance of male.
In addition, the men historically have been higher social status than women. That's why the image of men are higher than the image of women. Therefore, the God is portrayed as a male.
Also, major figures in the Bible are all men. (For example, Moses, Joseph) So the God have been thought as male and we called god father. (we called Maria mother)
Described as God's existence, the result was the existence of God is felt more authoritative from people who believe in God. As I am female, I am sad about these story. But, this can be acceptable in history, realistic, common sense.
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