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The Medieval Prophetess Who Used Her Visions to Criticize the Church

By Hadley Meares — 2016

Hildegard of Bingen fought the patriarchy from her cloister.

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“Why didn’t Jesus come as a woman?” asked my daughter

I didn’t know how to answer, but I do know that the gendering of God has real-world consequences.

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Debie Thomas
2021
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The Women Who Want to Be Priests

They feel drawn by God to the calling—and won’t let the Vatican stop them.

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Margaret Talbot
2021
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Women strive for larger roles in male-dominated religions

Women have been elected heads of national governments on six continents. They have flown into space, served in elite combat units and won every category of Nobel Prize. The global #MeToo movement, in 15 months, has toppled a multitude of powerful men linked to sexual misconduct.

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David Crary
2020
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Missing: Humanist Women

Who’s the first person who comes to mind when you think of humanism or atheism? A follow-up question: Did you just think of a man?

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Krista Cox
2020
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An ‘emerging voice’ on gender, identity, and religion

Brianne Painia was always interested in how the strong women who helped raise her were able to reconcile a self-assured independence with a Southern Baptist faith that sometimes suppressed it.

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Susan Gonzalez
2021
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Efforts by Women of Faith to Achieve Gender Equality

Here are five ways in which women of faith are fighting for gender equality at work and in broader society—empowering young women as feminist and womanist theologians, faith community leaders, social justice advocates, and elected officials.

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Rachel Koehler, Gwen Calais-Haase
2018
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Are women turning to witchcraft in the era of #MeToo?

Women are seeking spiritual practices that respect their wisdom, creativity, and leadership.

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Jessica Mesman
2019
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An Interview with Jetsünma Tenzin Palmo

“The head nun just started crying. Of course I like to make offerings and to honor. But in 20 years of doing this … it’s all been males. This is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to honor a female.” - Head nun, Drupka nunnery about Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo

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Craig Kaufman
2010
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Forum: Hear Our Voices

Myokei Caine-Barrett, Narayan Helen Liebenson, Rebecca Li, and Myoan Grace Schireson share their experiences and insights into being a female teacher and leader in today’s world.

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Pema Khandro Rinpoche, Grace Schireson, Rebecca Li, Myokei Caine-Barrett, Narayan Helen Liebenson
2020
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The First American Woman Imam Explains the Rise of Islamic Feminism

Since Dr. amina wadud led her first public sermon 25 years ago, Islamic feminism has taken root and sprouted globally.

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amina wadud
2019
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