Posts tagged women in the church
Why The Future Of The World’s Largest Religion Is Female — And African
Why The Future Of The World’s Largest Religion Is Female — And African

(OPINION) Women make up the majority of Christians today. One of the most common refrains about the church in Africa is that it is majority female. But more precise data about African women’s contributions and religious identities is lacking.

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Africa, OpinionGina ZurloGina Zurlo, global Christianity, Christianity in Africa, Pew research, Africa, African Christianity, women in Christianity, women in the churchComment
What Does It Mean For A Woman To Serve With The Synod Of Bishops?
What Does It Mean For A Woman To Serve With The Synod Of Bishops?

Sr. Nathalie Becquart, a French nun, was appointed as under-secretary for the Synod of Bishops on Saturday, Feb. 6. The decision has been divisive for Catholics. Becquart is the first woman to be appointed to the Synod, a Catholic institution established by Pope John Paul II as an advisory council for the pontiff made up of clergymen from around the world.

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Europe, NewsTimothy NerozziTimothy Nerozzi, Primary Feature, Catholic church women, women in the church, female clergy, Sr. Nathalie Becquart, Synod of Bishops, Secondary FeatureComment
Viral tweets highlight the question: should women be pastors?
Viral tweets highlight the question: should women be pastors?

(COMMENTARY) Echoing papal pronouncements, a position paper and then a columnist of the Southern Baptist Convention’s seminary said that Jesus Christ appointed only male apostles. Evangelical author Beth Moore was one among many voices to push back on Twitter.

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Conflict, Politics, Religion, Religious Equality, Women, Opinion, North AmericaRichard OstlingRichard Ostling, Beth Moore, women pastors, women in the church, Protestants, American Evangelicals, Secondary Feature, Christianity, Women, Women Pastors, Viral Tweet, Protestant Church