Is Mary’s Legacy Setting Women Up to Fail?
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Should Mary be the benchmark for femininity and motherhood?
Theologian Chine McDonald believes that some of the legends around Mary have created unrealistic and even harmful standards for mothers.
She sat down with Madeleine Kerzner to discuss her new book, “Unmaking Mary—Shattering the Myth of Perfect Parenthood,” and share some of her personal experiences along the way.
Released on 17 Mar 2025
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