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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

"Vatican Isn't Only One" by Shirley Paulson/Chicago Tribune

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/religion_theseeker/

"Most of us are pretty convinced of the injustice and cruelty of pedophilia. But have we understood the depth of the injustice and cruelty of the debasement of women -- misogyny? The silencing of women in religious leadership sends a clear message to the rest of society: It’s OK to belittle women. They’re not as important. They’re not as smart. They are naturally humble, so it’s OK for men to maintain their privilege and power.

What does this say to the developing world? What does it say to those who believe women are chattel? What does it say about God’s relationship with women?..."

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