She is best known for The Female Man, a novel combining utopian fiction and satire. by Crossing Press. Brooklyn, N.Y. : Out & Out Books, [1980] ©1980. This book is Joanna Russ's only non-sci fi novel. If even a tiny bit of you is still utopian, read Joanna Russ. The way she uses civil rights movement to talk about women's lib is annoying but it's such a smart, sharp book w a lesbian heroine. Because this probably needs to be said, I'm not trying to use this fic to bash religion or even specifically Christianity (I actually am a religious person (like textbook mainline protestant), so that would be counter-intuitive/weird of me to do. How can I not remember where I read something so appalling? I found in this book, for the first time in my life, an accurate description of an aspect of my childhood I had been afraid of because I didn't understand it until I found it in this book. And I read a bit of criticism about how this book works as an alternative to the 2 stories that are always told about women, we either Find Love or Go Mad. ... graze you. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Instead, Moses struck the rock with his staff. Welcome back. Back and forth on this one between four and five stars. ICB. And I will turn you about and drive you forward, and bring you up from the uttermost parts of the north, and lead you against the mountains of Israel. c. God used hornets to assist in sending gentile armies into a psychotic panic where they killed each other. And how the fuck has second wave feminism gotten such a bad name, beyond legit criticism to referencing it as a TYPE OF "CATTINESS?" You can easily create a free account. Today it is also used more loosely, as in Where washing dishes is concerned, Mom has announced that she's on strike… ... other times it means God will allow evil to strike us but God will not that evil to prosper. I've loved 2 of her SF novels that Tish loaned me, loved this, and will be reading all her stuff. Zechariah chapter 13 reading from verse 7. :-). This does not necessarily mean that when an earthquake or a tornado or a tsunami strikes that God is pouring out His wrath in judgment upon cities like New York, New Orleans, or Port-au-Prince. I was reading for pleasure, in any event, and didn't feel up to academic-like scrutinizing. October 1st 1985 Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: Your request to send this item has been completed. These plagues would be more severe than the others, and they were designed to convince Pharaoh and all the people “that there is none like me in all the earth” (Exodus 9:14). This was knowledgable and sexy and angry and original, and how often do you get to say that about a romantic lesbian story you find at the library? A women's rights activist with a poster of the Women's Strike action protests in Warsaw, Poland, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 against recent tightening of Poland's restrictive abortion law. Start by marking “On Strike Against God” as Want to Read: Error rating book. ‘Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. There is one more type, which is the rebellion of betraying and forsaking God. She is best known for The Female Man, a novel combining utopian fiction. One of these accusations centered on Psalm 137:9. Engaged in a work stoppage, as in The auto workers were on strike for the entire summer. The E-mail Address(es) you entered is(are) not in a valid format. If even a tiny bit of you is still afraid, Read Joanna Russ. I could whine about the lack of any positive male characters, but the author has little time for "middle class white men who suffer." God can perform miracles to create circumstances that trigger insanity, like in the case of the sound of marching in the tree tops in helping David defeat the Philistines. Clearly, these religious leaders were powerless against the God of Israel. I loved this book so hard! Plague 10: The death of Egypt’s firstborn. One type of rebellion is going against His will or going against His words. What critiques I might have of her stance some 30 years after the fact are pretty much irrelevant. The E-mail Address(es) field is required. You may have already requested this item. I don't enjoy it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. info)) was an arson attack on the Reichstag building, home of the German parliament in Berlin, on Monday 27 February 1933, precisely four weeks after Adolf Hitler was sworn in as Chancellor of Germany . Practically speaking, we covered some pretty rough terrain in Israel, and so there was a distinct possibility of striking our foot against a stone, which in some cases meant you might take a serious tumble. In my debate with atheist Dan Barker in 2009, Barker accused the God of the Bible of numerous egregious immoralities. The sexy bits are amazingly sensual. Read Against the Gods Chapter 245 - The Last Strike english translated light novel update daily. Ezekiel 39:1-29 ESV / 5 helpful votesNot Helpful. Joanna Russ (Author) › Visit Amazon's Joanna Russ Page. The First Passover … 11 This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. She is the author of a number of works of science fiction, fantasy and feminist literary criticism such as How to Suppress Women's Writing, as well as a contemporary novel, On Strike Against God, and one children's book, Kittatinny. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. What the fuck. Earlier, when God had brought water from a rock, He instructed Moses to strike it with a staff (Exodus 17). Be the first to ask a question about On Strike Against God. How the fuck is this out of print? How can I not remember where I read something so appalling? 12 On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I'd rate it lower, but it has some insightful bits and I am not the target audience. On Strike Against God: A Lesbian Love Story (Crossing Press Feminist Series) Paperback – October 1, 1985. by. Stridently feminist while being touching and funny at the same time. May God bless each and every one of them and the coalition forces at our side in the Gulf, and may He continue to bless our nation, the United States … This is what Word of Almighty God: “’Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands next to me,’ declares the LORD of hosts. WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. God is the last source of tragedy I want to discuss. Another type is having an arrogant disposition, lacking God in one's heart, and thus boasting and being hostile to God; this is the rebellion of resistance to God. And it is so relatable to me in so many parts, just trying to be out socially and going fucking nuts inside your head about every single sickening dynamic and then having the choose whether or not to "ruin" everyone's "good time" by talking about those dynamics. (not yet rated) Can't remember. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover. Boys being sad. In His mercy, God allowed His judgment to fall on Sodom and Gomorrah so that many others might be warned. Maybe because they were the only long-married writing-instructor pair I'd heard of? Copyright © 2001-2021 OCLC. Ivy Lee, one of the founders of public relations, became a member of the Rockefeller stable. …" The subject field is required. Learn more ››. Separate up to five addresses with commas (,). We know that previously in the wilderness that God had told Moses to strike the rock to bring out water for the people, but this time God changed the plan. Someday I hope I write something half as strange, ascerbic, and romantic. The first few pages were a little rough going, but like reading any Joanna Russ fiction, once I'm into it, her writing is some of my favorite. http:\/\/www.worldcat.org\/oclc\/6143852\/a>> # On strike against God\/span>\n \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0a \n schema:Book\/a>, schema:CreativeWork\/a> ; \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\n library:oclcnum\/a> \" 6143852\/span>\" ; \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\n library:placeOfPublication\/a> http:\/\/id.loc.gov\/vocabulary\/countries\/nyu\/a>> ; \u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\n schema:about\/a> … "There are several different types of rebellion against God. On 30 July Vishwa Hindu Parishad supported his fast by saying movement for an effective anti-corruption ombudsman needed the people's backing. Please enter your name. “And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Read Joanna Russ. queers, outsiders, anyone who wants to understand queers/outsiders. 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