Sentences with phrase «of women in»

We've been politically diverse, accepting of science, and supportive of women in leadership for years now.»

Last week's storm centered around the role of women in the church, home, and society.

At the same time, Francis called for greater mercy for divorced and remarried Catholics, and asked for a «deeper theology» of women in the church.

If you have encountered one of these women in your life, then I'm sorry.

Even though Dr. Spencer laid a strong biblical foundation for the role of women in ministry based on the New Testament, I still lived with the fear of once again being silenced by the church.

In this issue Joanna Bogle engagingly describes her own movement beyond the conservatism surrounding the role of women in the Church.

I really struggle with concerns that participating in a church community that restricts the roles of women in leadership, or that actively campaigns against the civil rights of gays and lesbians, makes me complicit in those activities.

The report affirms feminist theology insofar as it is an aid to biblical interpretations that can be a part of a harmonized whole and insofar as it constitutes a call for equal treatment of women in church and in society.

She also says that a random survey of women in Los Angeles in 1986 found that sixty - two per cent had been sexually abused as children.20 The churches have to challenge this abuse and the culture that underlies it.

It was by way of engaging with a woman taking a «feminist approach» (her words) to the abuse of women in the church using the rape of Tamar and the narrative about Lot asking those that wanted to rape the men to have the women instead as proof texts.

Write a blog post that highlights the feminine images of God found in Scripture or that celebrates the importance of women in the Church.

Such has been the case in recent discussions about the role of women in the church and the family.

The Catholic Church endorses a very narrow view of birth control that 90 % of women in American (and 89 % of women who identify as Catholic, according to the latest Gallup poll) disagree with.

Despite continuing low pay and high concentrations of women in certain «feminine» occupations, many women are opting to work in the marketplace.

I have a tremendous well of hope for the voice of women in the church.

The tension I mean is in regard to texts like 1 Tim 2 & 1Cor 14 alongside Christ's elevation of women in the Gospels & how women served with Paul.

When I left the traditions of my family and when more mainstream, I have been pleasantly surprised by the stories of women in the Bible.

I probably don't say this enough, but I am extremely hopeful about the future of women in the Church.

Most Likely to Make You Stand Up and Cheer: Eugene Cho with «The amazing speeches of women in the conventions makes the silence of women in the Church that much more deafening»

I was absolutely fascinated by the fact that the stories of the women in the article, as well as the responses of most of the men, are almost identical to what we've been talking around, over here.

«I've read countless books addressing the place of women in the kingdom, and I have never, ever read anything so lovely, so generous, profound and humble as «Jesus Feminist.»

from what i've learned from the history, the acts 29 thread, and the emergent thread both were part of the young leaders network, and were all together until they split — primarily over the issue of women in leadership.

It follows a group of women in a book club (books!

For centuries, the role of women in the church has been a subdued one, with many limitations.

GET THE ORIGINAL OR PRINT OF THIS CARTOON Since we're on a roll about the role of women in the church and in ministry, I thought I'd post this other old favorite.

Bessey powerfully, yet gracefully, compels both genders to rethink the role and value of women in the Christian faith, and emboldens women to know and live out that intrinsic value within the Body of Christ.

I'd love to hear the prophetic voice of women in our church.

It's refreshing to read through Bessey's spiritual and theological narrative peppered with thoughtful and insightful reflections on interpreting Paul's biblical stance on women, and a beautiful litany of women in scripture and world history whom God has equipped and used to further God's purposes in the world.

However, many of the women in the women's group have expressed their support and care for me, and many church members have expressed gratitude for the job I'm doing as historian.

76.7 % of all women in the US are Protestant, Catholic or Jewish, yet they have only 70 % of the abortions.

Protestants obtain 37.4 % of all abortions in the U.S.; = > 51 % of the women in the US identify themselves as Protestant

«rotestants obtain 37.4 % of all abortions in the U.S.; = > 51 % of the women in the US identify themselves as Protestant

Further realist... your sites interpretation of Gods center of Women in the bible is totally wrong.

The issue of women in ministry had first been raised mainly but not solely in North America in the early «70s, with questions concerning whether women could be ordained as ministers or elders.

Catholic women account for 31.3 % of all abortions: = > 24 % of the women in the US identify themselves as Catholic

Surely you don't think my comment concerning the status of women in the biblical cultures has anything to do with MY decision making do you?

17 % of the women in US have no religious affiliation, yet they have 23.7 % of all abortions

The numbers may reflect not only the changing roles of women in the church over that time period, but in society as well.

There are some issues that get all the attention because different societies view some behavior as wrong while other are ok with it (e.g. role of women in the society, same se.x relationships, etc.).

In a chapter about abortion, for instance, she speaks to the horrific experiences of women in foreign lands due to inopportune pregnancies.

Its contagion to elite academia was exemplified in 2005 after Lawrence Summers, in a thoughtful and nuanced speech, suggested that perhaps one of the factors behind the underrepresentation of women in science and engineering is a natural difference in aptitudes.

90 % of women in the Muslim World do not wear Burqas.

If there is unfair treatment of women in the LDS church, it is by individuals who alone are not living the standards they promised to keep at baptism.

You don't have to agree that women are equal to men, at any level, but you are being pretty offensive in how you express your opinion — especially when you consider the number of women in this discussion.

The bible is full of contradictions, so no surprise it contradicts itself on the topic of the role of women in the church.

If you are concerned about the status of women in a culture, you can say so.

The wandering lusts of the married man, said Harry, must be satisfied in a hands - off manner: «the flirting, the double entendres,... enjoying the company of women in the limited way a married man can.

«She's never really dealt with the kinds of economic issues that a majority of the women in this country are facing in terms of how do we feed our kids, how do we send them to school and how do we — why we worry about their future.»

The oppression of women in general is very much a peace and justice issue.

Tessa, are you going to listen to men who want to use you with out consequences or men who hold the dignity of women in highest esteem and are trying to defend them?