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Women Proclaimed The First Resurrection — But Rarely Lead Today’s Churches
Women Proclaimed The First Resurrection — But Rarely Lead Today’s Churches

(ANALYSIS) On Easter, U.S. churches fill with worshippers, yet few are led by women despite rising numbers in clergy training. This disparity contrasts with Gospel accounts that name women, especially Mary Magdalene, as the first to witness and proclaim Jesus’ resurrection, underscoring their foundational role.

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Analysis, Christianity, protestants, Women, women, NewsMary F. Foskettmary f. foskett, easter, women clergy, church leadership, gender inequality, christianity, new testament, resurrection, mary magdalene, gospel accounts, preaching, u.s. congregations, theology, pastors, religious leadership, synoptic gospels, easter 2026, analysis, women, recharge, Christianity, Jesus, Secondary featureComment
The Sunni-Shi’a Muslim Divide: Why It Matters In The Iran War
The Sunni-Shi’a Muslim Divide: Why It Matters In The Iran War

(ANALYSIS) Understanding this distinction can help get past oversimplified narratives. The Middle East’s conflicts are not simply ancient religious feuds. They are modern political struggles shaped by history, identity and political interests. Here’s what you need to know about Sunni and Shia Islam — and how it impacts Iran and the current situation there.

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Analysis, Conflict, Culture, History, Human Rights, Islam, Israel, Middle East, News, Politics, Religion, Religious Freedom, Saudi Arabia, SocietyClemente LisiClemente Lisi, Sunni–Shi’a divide, Sunni Islam, Shi’a Islam, Islamic history, Middle East politics, sectarianism, religious authority, Imamate, Caliphate, Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Qur’an, Five Pillars of Islam, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Bahrain, Afghanistan, Israel, United States, Iran–Saudi rivalry, 1979 Islamic Revolution, geopolitics, regional power struggle, U.S. foreign policy, Iran nuclear program, Middle East conflict, political Islam, religious leadership, global security, Trump, war, Middle East, religion, Islam, Muslims, politics and religion, news, Primary feature, recharge, Secondary feature Comments