Why does everyone cling to the masculine imagery and pronouns even though they are a mere linguistic device that has never meant that God is male? (Carol P. Christ)

Why does everyone cling to the masculine imagery and pronouns even though they are a mere linguistic device that has never meant that God is male?

Carol P. Christ

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