'Peace on earth, good wiil toward men' became 'Peace on earth to men of good will'. Now better trans

[bobbieinok]

This is the English translation of the German translation similar to Good News for Modern Man. I have been told the German version is a truer translation/restatement--

'Good will to all those who allow themselves to be loved by God.'

I really like this.

[Squinch]

1. Both leave out me and the rest of the female 51% of the population. So they kinda suck.

The third translation seems to be only for those who are religious. If only religious people are peaceful, you are not achieving your aim of peace on earth.

I'd say, these need work.

[shanny]

2. I think the latter is closer to the original, not vice versa.

Is that what you meant?

[LakeArenal]

3. Peace on Earth. Good will to all.

That works.

[efhmc]

4. I noticed that many of the Christmas carols have changed the misogynistic

words and that is much more important to this feminist.

[guillaumeb]

5. The word "men" is often a literary device.

Mankind might be a good translation as well.