Women

Michaela Bruzzese 11-01-2001

"How do you want to spend your life? We all know you can ruin it.

There are now more Muslims in the United States then Presbyterians—and (surprise!) half of them are women.

American Palestinian physician Laila al-Marayati believes that the Quran speaks to women and men in a manner that eliminates the gender issue.

The hijab head covering is often the first thing that sets a Muslim woman apart.

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.

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

Susan Hogan/Albach 11-01-1999

Can "hierarchical religions be redeemed?"

Jo Ann Heydron 1-01-1999

Is a 'good' woman a sacrificing one?

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.

Judith Gundry-Volf 9-01-1998

Southern Baptists and the subordination of women

Eugenie de Rosier 3-01-1998

Why the sex industry thrives.

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 11-01-1994

The parallel stories of biblical and contemporary women.

Joyce Hollyday 11-01-1994

We started at the beginning, with Eve.

An Interview with Joan Chittister

Melanie Morrison 4-01-1987

Women: Witnesses to the Resurrection

Joyce Hollyday 4-01-1987

In the world of the last few decades, work and family patterns have undergone dramatic upheaval.

Evelyn Mattern 12-01-1986

A poem