Originally published in The Conversation The recent annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention saw a number of motions related to women. The Conversation asked Susan Shaw , a gender and sexuality studies scholar who …
AJ Willingham of CNN writes that more women than ever have entered into positions of leadership in churches across the United States in the past few decades. Such moves have often been controversial as leadership …
After four years of official discussions and debates, the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) has reached a decision to ordain women and grant them the title of “pastor.” During the Alliance’s general council held in …
An announcement from the Vatican has revealed that a group of nonclergy and women will be allowed to vote at a meeting of bishops. This decision can be viewed as a striking departure from the …
“The unfolding of the bare human soul: that is what interests me.” ~Bruce Lee That is easily one of my top 10 favorite quotes. I am a long-time supporter of women’s sports for precisely this …
California lawmakers have passed over a dozen bills to expand and protect abortion providers and abortion access, helping providers avoid criminal prosecution. The passage of the bills by the California Legislative Women’s Caucus has been …
Senator James Lankford, R-Okla., is pushing back against a policy proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs that he believes would break federal law if the government offers abortions to veterans and their families. The …
Seven women were taken into custody after calling for more female roles in the church while 197 cardinals gathered behind closed doors at the Vatican. The women stood outside the gates of the Vatican wearing …
Thomas More Society, a nonprofit law firm, has filed a suit on behalf of Philadelphia residents against the mayor and the city for donating tax dollars to fund abortion assistance. The lawsuit was filed on …
Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly are finalizing negotiations for a resolution declaring abortion a human right within all U.N. countries. The language about abortion in the resolution was reportedly rejected several times during …