The Bible Was Written by Men for Men: Why Religion Often Favors Men Over Women
- ladiesadvicesprink
- May 26
- 7 min read
When we look at religion closely—especially books like the Bible, the Quran, and the Torah—one thing becomes clear: they were written a long time ago, during times when men held all the power. Back then, women had no rights, no say in society, and little to no education. It was a world where women were expected to obey, serve, and stay silent. So it’s not surprising that the so-called “word of God” in these texts often reflects the values and priorities of the men who wrote and passed them down.
Let’s break this down and look at why and how religion seems to serve men more than women.
1. The Bible and Other Holy Books Were Written by Men in a Male-Dominated Time
The Bible, like many religious texts, was written in a time where women couldn’t own property, vote, or speak freely. Most were uneducated and had no public voice. Men controlled everything: the government, education, religion, and even the family structure. So when men wrote religious texts, they naturally wrote from a male perspective.
These scriptures weren’t written in an equal society. They were created to support the way things were at the time—where men led and women followed. That’s why God in the Bible often talks like a king, a warrior, or a father—not a mother, nurturer, or equal partner. The Bible reflects the values of ancient men, not necessarily a fair or equal God.
2. God Acts Like a Man
If you read the Bible, God is almost always portrayed as male. He punishes, commands, demands loyalty, and gets angry. He’s described as a “Father,” “Lord,” and “King.” These are all masculine roles. He shows traits society typically associates with men: power, control, war, and justice.
Even the way God deals with people often mirrors how male rulers ruled: by using force, fear, and sacrifice. These are the same traits men in power used to stay in control during ancient times. So the way “God” acts in these texts says more about how men think and rule than about a divine, loving being.
3. Where Are the Women in the Bible?
When women appear in the Bible, they often fall into two categories:
The "Good" Woman: She’s quiet, obedient, serves men, and follows rules. Think of Mary (the mother of Jesus), Ruth, or Sarah. They are praised for being loyal, submissive, and putting men first.
The "Bad" Woman: She speaks up, takes action, or breaks the rules—and is punished or villainized. Examples include:
Eve, blamed for original sin.
Delilah, seen as a betrayer.
Jezebel, labeled a demon and symbol of evil.
Lilith (in Jewish folklore), said to be Adam’s first wife who refused to be submissive and was cast out and demonized.
Men, on the other hand, are praised for simply not being evil. A man who is “just decent” gets to be called a hero or prophet. He doesn’t have to serve or obey women. He just has to avoid harming others. That’s a much lower standard.
So why are women judged so harshly while men are celebrated for doing the bare minimum? Because these books were written by men, for men.
4. Violence Against Women Is Normalized in the Bible
There are many parts in the Bible where violence against women is either allowed, ignored, or even praised. Here are some examples:
Deuteronomy 22:28-29 – If a man rapes a virgin, he has to pay her father and marry her. The woman has no choice.
Judges 19 – A man offers his concubine to a mob to be raped and murdered to protect himself.
Numbers 31 – After war, Moses tells men to kill all the women except the virgins, whom they can keep for themselves.
Genesis 19:8 – Lot offers his daughters to a violent crowd to protect male guests.
These verses don’t protect women—they treat them like property. And yet, they’re still part of a “holy” book.
5. God Is Always Male
Why is God always referred to as “He”? Why is there no balance, no “She,” or “They”? If God created both men and women, why is only one gender reflected?
This constant use of male language for God makes it seem like men are closer to God, and women are secondary. It sends a clear message: men are the leaders, the image of God, and women are followers. This kind of thinking affects how women are treated in religious communities—even today.
6. Who Does Religion Really Serve?
Religion often claims to be for everyone, but if you look at who benefits the most, it’s usually men. They get to be priests, pastors, imams, popes, prophets, and leaders. They get the power, the voice, the control.
Women are told to be helpers, supporters, and servants. In many churches, they still can’t lead or preach. They’re told to obey their husbands, stay pure, and serve others.
So while religion claims to serve God, in practice, it mostly serves men—and keeps women in lower positions.
7. If God Made Women Equal, Why Are They Always Treated Less?
Religious people often say “God created men and women equal.” But in the Bible, women aren’t treated equally. They’re often owned, traded, or ignored. If God really wanted equality, wouldn’t His book show that?
Instead, it shows women being punished, blamed, and silenced. So either:
God made a mistake, or
Men changed and used God's name to keep power.
The second option seems more likely.
8. Heaven and Hell: A Man-Made Control System
The idea of heaven and hell keeps people afraid and obedient. “Be good, or you’ll burn forever.” But what does “good” mean? For women, it often means staying silent, pure, and submissive. For men, it just means not being evil.
This system reflects how society works: punish rebellion, reward obedience. It's a fear-based system to control people—especially women.
9. A God Who Needs Blood? Jesus and Sacrifice
In Christianity, God couldn’t forgive humanity without a blood sacrifice—so He sent His son to die a violent death. But why would an all-powerful God need blood to forgive?
This sounds more like ancient human thinking. In old cultures, men in power demanded blood sacrifices—of women, children, and animals—to keep their thrones. This idea of needing violence to fix things comes from male power structures, not a peaceful, loving god.
It also raises this question: why does someone else have to die for people’s sins? Why not just forgive, like any kind parent would?
10. Adam and Eve: A Setup Against Women
The story of Adam and Eve blames the woman for everything. She eats the fruit first, she gets cursed with pain, and she’s told to serve her husband forever.
But let’s look at the facts:
Both ate the fruit, yet Eve is blamed more.
Women are punished with painful childbirth and submission.
Men get to rule and escape the harshest blame.
Even the term “Adam’s apple” makes it sound like the man was just a victim. But who made the rules in the first place? Why were they set up to fail?
And in real life, men are the ones who cause most violence, war, trafficking, and crime. Statistics show that over 90% of violent crimes and wars are caused by men. So why are women always the ones blamed in religious stories?
11. Religious Countries Are Often Poorer and More Oppressive Toward Women
Look around the world. The more religious a country is, the more likely it is to have:
Higher poverty rates
Fewer rights for women
More violence and control over female bodies
Less access to education, birth control, or freedom
Why? Because religion is often used to keep people—especially women—obedient and quiet. When religion runs a country, women usually suffer the most.
Final Thoughts
The Bible and other holy texts were written by men, in times when women were treated like property. These books reflect the thoughts, fears, and rules of powerful men—not a fair, just, or equal God.
It’s time we ask: who benefits from this system? And if we truly believe in love, equality, and fairness—should we still follow books that treat half of humanity as less?
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