Women’s Ordination Horrifies Traditionalist Anglican Clergy
Some conservative Anglicans have stated that if they are forced to work under women bishops, then they will seek refuge in the Catholic church.
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Muslim Leaders Want Less Cover-Up
An imam argues for less modest headwear for women, because he disapproves of the break with national tradition that full hijab requires.
Read MoreWomen Worshipers Banned From Shi’a Shrine
Turns out it was a man who blew himself up at the shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, not a woman as originally thought. But women are now barred from worship at that holy site.
Read More2008: A Good Year For Egyptian Women
In the land of Cleopatra and Hatshepsut women are beginning to make strides toward equal rights. Here’s hoping 2009 will be even better.
Read MoreMuslim Women Go Public
Amid both controversy and support, women are playing a larger role in religion in Muslim countries all over the world.
Read MoreWill the Bishops’ Synod Open Doors for Women?
The French “working group” opened the door a crack… only to qualify its recommendations.
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