The life of the historical Mary Magdalene is the subject of ongoing debate, while the less-obscure development of the “penitent Magdalene” as the most beloved medieval female saint (after Mary), both as an exemplar for the theological discussion of penitence and as a social parable for the position of women, provides matter for the social historian and the history of ideas.  (wiki) Some think bad of her, as they think she was a whore, but that is because of a misinterpretation of the old books.  The word was “outlaw” not “prostitute” so she’s one that doesn’t follow the rules. That’s activism. That’s speaking truth to power. That’s also being a witch, an essentially counter-cultural thing to be. Here’s a chance to talk about an “engaged” paganism, like Hahn’s engaged buddhism, which is actively in the world. Magdalene was a radical and she deserves to be recognized for that…

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