Download or read book A Belief Beyond Theology: the Catechism of Patriarchy written by William Gordon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring our belief in dividing, conquering, controlling, and converting, this catechism explains both contemporary culture and monotheism by its root--patriarchy. Inclusive of genderism/sexism, racism, and classism, patriarchy is over ten thousand years old, and is the real religion behind our cultural beliefs and many contemporary faiths. Gordon engages this topic through the lenses of Creation Spirituality, and suggests ritual forms that help us break free of our traditions. The Catechism of Patriarchy found within this work articulates clearly what we have come to believe about ourselves and our cultures.