Why Women Should Leave Religion

Why Women Should Leave Religion

It’s astonishing that so many women continue to follow religions that openly suppress them. Across the globe, women are often excluded from leadership roles in their respective faiths, whether it’s Christianity, Islam, Judaism, or others. Women cannot become bishops in the Catholic Church, imams in Islam, rabbis in Judaism, or hold the same religious authority as men in most organized faiths. The system is designed in a way that relegates women to subservient positions, often framing their primary purpose as wives, mothers, or caretakers.

This is no accident. Religions, most of which were created by men, were never designed to elevate women. They were built to maintain male dominance and control. The fact that so many women follow these man-made belief systems represents an abusive relationship—one that is sustained through centuries of conditioning, fear, and cultural pressure. From an early age, many girls are taught to accept these limitations without question, believing that this is their place in the world. But this belief is not divine; it’s deeply patriarchal.

The Power Imbalance: Women in Religion

The power imbalance between men and women is baked into the very foundations of most religions. In many faiths, men are seen as the head of the household, and husbands are often given near-absolute authority over their wives. Religious texts and leaders consistently reinforce these roles, telling women to be obedient, modest, and quiet. Even in more liberal religious communities, women still face barriers to fully exercising the same rights and privileges as men.

Women following these religions are essentially engaging in a system that teaches them to accept inequality as divine law. They are told their suffering, sacrifice, and silence are virtues, that submission to a higher male power—whether that be their husbands or God himself—is the ultimate form of faith. This is not empowerment. This is not equality. This is subjugation, plain and simple.

Religion as a Low-Level Thought System

Many people cling to religion out of fear or tradition, thinking that faith in a “magical father in the sky” will somehow solve the world’s problems or offer them protection. Yet, look around: wars rage on, atrocities happen, and women and girls continue to be violated, oppressed, and mistreated under the watchful eye of this so-called god. If such a powerful figure really existed, why is he so ineffective at protecting his believers?

Religion often operates at a low level of thinking, promoting simple answers to complex problems and encouraging passive acceptance rather than active resistance. Women are told to pray, to ask for divine intervention, and to be patient while enduring their suffering. But waiting for a mythical male deity to step in and save you is a waste of time. Women don’t need a savior; they need to reclaim their autonomy.

Embrace Science, Reject Religion

What should women do instead? Embrace science, logic, and independence. The world doesn’t need more prayer—it needs more women standing up for themselves, building their own paths, and rejecting systems that aim to keep them in chains. Science offers real solutions to real-world problems, whether it’s through medical advancements, technological innovation, or social progress. Unlike religion, science doesn’t tell women to stay quiet or stay home—it empowers them to learn, grow, and take control of their own destinies.

A growing number of women are already taking the female separatist route, creating communities and ideologies that focus on women’s strength and solidarity rather than subservience to men. It’s time for more women to reject religious dogma, which keeps them tethered to oppressive systems, and instead focus on building a future where women have the freedom to think, act, and lead without fear of divine retribution or societal judgment.

The Real Beneficiaries of Religion

At the end of the day, who benefits from women’s continued participation in religion? Men. Religions are structured in ways that protect male dominance, often under the guise of spiritual leadership or divine will. The religious establishment is a patriarchal system that keeps women in subservience while propping up male authority. The longer women remain in these systems, the longer men get to retain their power and control.

It’s time to stop feeding into the illusion. Religion, in its traditional, male-dominated form, does not serve women. It was never meant to. Women don’t need religion to find meaning, purpose, or moral guidance. They can find all of these things through self-awareness, community, education, and mutual support with other women who seek freedom and equality.

Take Control, Don’t Pray for It

The message is simple: stop praying for a god to rescue you, and instead rescue yourself. Every moment spent hoping that some higher power will change your life is a moment wasted. Women have the power to make change themselves. You don’t need a god to give you permission to be strong, smart, and independent. It’s already within you.

Religion is not a pathway to freedom or empowerment for women—it is a tool of control designed to keep women subservient. Rejecting these outdated belief systems is not just an act of rebellion; it’s an act of self-liberation. Women deserve more than what religion offers, and it’s time they take control of their own lives, their own futures, and their own power. ♀