The hijab head covering is often the first thing that sets a Muslim woman apart.
Women
Pat McDonnell Twair 5-01-2001
There are now more Muslims in the United States then Presbyterians—and (surprise!) half of them are women.
Pat McDonnell Twair 5-01-2001
American Palestinian physician Laila al-Marayati believes that the Quran speaks to women and men in a manner that eliminates the gender issue.
Rose Marie Berger, Susannah Hunter 3-01-2001
The Church of Pakistan has ordained its first two women deacons, despite civil court action by a breakaway church that believes the Bible bans women from the clergy.
Rose Marie Berger, Susannah Hunter 1-01-2001
Mujerista may not be a familiar term yet, but theologians and others are starting to pay more attention to the voices of Latinas in this country and elsewhere
Jim Rice 11-01-1998
For many Christian churches, having women in pastoral leadership is the norm. For a Catholic parish in New York, it’s apparently a firing offense.
Joyce Hollyday 9-01-1995
The assistant district attorney cleared the courtroom, while two sheriff's deputies searched the defendant. He was known to own 13 guns.
Kari Jo Verhulst 9-01-1995
When the government of India launched a nationwide literacy campaign a few years ago, chances are alcohol abuse was not one of its targets.
Cynthia J. Carney 5-01-1995
About five years ago, when my husband and I were hosting a gathering from our parish, a member of the group made a comment that caused me to flush with humiliation and anger.
Joyce Hollyday 4-01-1987
In the world of the last few decades, work and family patterns have undergone dramatic upheaval.