Category - feminism

Bible should liberate not enslave women, say theologians

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:18:33 +0000

The Bible needs to be re-read from the viewpoint of women so as to shatter "institutionalised patriarchy", which is reinforced by "conservative" biblical interpretation, says a leader of a prominent group of women theologians.

US churches and women's networks challenge domestic violence

staff writers — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:12:50 +0100

The National Council of Churches USA's Justice for Women Working Group is working with people of faith across America in October 2007 to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month and make sure the churches take the issue seriously.

Tutu says men have messed up the world and women hold the key

staff writers — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:35:04 +0000

Speaking at the grassroots World Social Forum, gathered in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa has urged women to launch a nonviolent social revolution to rectify all the the world problems created by men.