Religion has had a profound affect on the development of societies through the ages. It has influenced individuals and cultures. Three philosophers that have concentrated on the meaning of religion and the religious experience are Radhakrishnan, Nishida, and Carol Christ. Radhakrishnan and Nishida both share the same idea that religious experiences are important. On the other hand Carol Christ believes that religion and its experiences denigrate the female and thereby cancel any positive effect for …showed first 75 words of 849 total…

…showed last 75 words of 849 total…people’s lives. Whether that role is based on an inner experience relating oneself to God or an outer experience where one seeks God through interaction with others, the goal of religion is to increase one’s awareness of God. Christ on the other hand believes that we need a female Goddess to affirm the power of women. She sees no value in seeking a relationship with a divine being if it is not female.