Fear, domination, and control are the cause of so much suffering. Like I said in my post I really think a good bit emerged from wanting to make sure the baby in the belly actually belonged to them. Once there was a taste of that control and of course like you said the fear of the power of women's bodies and the ability to birth and the knowledge of herbs, there was no going back. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Really love all the info on the witch hunts and inquisition. Excellent post.