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Originally Posted by aphroditeskiss1
Yes, it is incorrect. As awesome it would be if that were the case, no accurate or reliable research has been found to support it. The consensus is that Jesus and Mary's relationship was a platonic one.
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I don't believe there is any hardcore research to dispute this either. Man wrote the Bible, the church determined what history was recorded. I think this may be a great mystery; however, no matter what we believe their relationship was, the fact is Jesus honored woman.
In answer to why did the church move away from "the sacred feminine?" I believe that it had to do with power. The major players in the church were men. They wanted to remain in power. As such, they had to take power away from others. They took it from woman by declaring them lowly. It wasn't until several hunderd years after the death of Christ that they took a vote and decided he was/is God. The church also voted on what books would be included in the Bible. The more esoteric books were kept out because they gave much more power to humans, rather than to the church.
For more information you may want to read "The Jesus Mystery" (or mysteries). It is a very informative, well-researched book.
Anti fishstick, thanks for your comments on women's sexuality.
I will be purchasing the "Cunt" book next. First I'm reading "Angels and Demons" by Brown. Very good so far.