When I first heard of Lilith, I was studying astrology. At that time I really couldn't find much about her story other than the demonizing version. My initial thought was what put the thought in Adam's mind that made him think Lilith should be subservient to him. And then right after that thought I realized, man wrote the story, as women of that time period typically were not taught to write.
As my curiosity began to get stronger about mysticism. I began to find more stories about Lilith, until I read the Alphabet of Ben Sira 78: Lilith. Now some of this story makes sense, but once again I find myself thinking, this was still written by man. It still demonized Lilith.
My question is why does she have to be a villain, just because she wants to be equal. I would say she would be hurt, but not vengeful. After all isn’t our God is a loving God. If he made humans in his own image, would he not give us the same love too?
As for the two burning swords, I would say based on the Alphabet of Ben Sira 78, there would probably be two if Lilith was such a demonic figure, there would be one inside the gate and one outside. After so many years of being a demon she might just figure out how to defeat one of them.
I had never heard Alicia's song before, I like the ending as if she could do it over she would do it differently but still stand her ground about being equal. It sure would save a lot of years getting us back to gender equality. And a lot of worldly heartaches. We might suffer the loss of a few great novels but I think we would survive.
As a man I always found I worked best with women than against them. The way women think compliments the way men think and visa versa. As long as you have the same goals and can compromise, there should be no issues. Key word compromise. And keep egos in check men! And some women too.
My 2 cents. You all have a great day.
Thank you for letting me add to your discussion.
When I first heard of Lilith, I was studying astrology. At that time I really couldn't find much about her story other than the demonizing version. My initial thought was what put the thought in Adam's mind that made him think Lilith should be subservient to him. And then right after that thought I realized, man wrote the story, as women of that time period typically were not taught to write.
As my curiosity began to get stronger about mysticism. I began to find more stories about Lilith, until I read the Alphabet of Ben Sira 78: Lilith. Now some of this story makes sense, but once again I find myself thinking, this was still written by man. It still demonized Lilith.
My question is why does she have to be a villain, just because she wants to be equal. I would say she would be hurt, but not vengeful. After all isn’t our God is a loving God. If he made humans in his own image, would he not give us the same love too?
As for the two burning swords, I would say based on the Alphabet of Ben Sira 78, there would probably be two if Lilith was such a demonic figure, there would be one inside the gate and one outside. After so many years of being a demon she might just figure out how to defeat one of them.
I had never heard Alicia's song before, I like the ending as if she could do it over she would do it differently but still stand her ground about being equal. It sure would save a lot of years getting us back to gender equality. And a lot of worldly heartaches. We might suffer the loss of a few great novels but I think we would survive.
As a man I always found I worked best with women than against them. The way women think compliments the way men think and visa versa. As long as you have the same goals and can compromise, there should be no issues. Key word compromise. And keep egos in check men! And some women too.
My 2 cents. You all have a great day.
Thank you for letting me add to your discussion.