TOV - August - A Show of Faith

“A Show of Faith” Returned in August!
For a discussion on:
The Roles of Women in Religion



Fr. Mario Arroyo was joined by:
Rabbi Stuart Federow & Pastor Becky Keenan



Thank you!

Articles
(click the highlighted links below to read the articles)

Before we consider the Roles of Women in Religion today, we should look into the past. From St. Anthony Messenger, July 2011, we hear that "Jesus refuses to see women as inferior or unclean, and even makes them his disciples and reveals himself to them. His is a new model of how to treat women."
Article 1: Jesus' Extraordinary Treatment of Women by Barbara Leonhard, O.S.F.

Judaism 101 describes the roles of women in traditional Jewish religion. The article states that women share equally with men in religion, often taking the lead in religious practices and rituals in the home. Learn about the mitzvots( commandments) especially for women and those from which women are exempt.
Article 2: Women in Judaism

Pope John Paul II wrote several documents on the roles of women, notably his apostolic letter, Mulieris Dignitatem (The Dignity and Vocation of Women, August 15, 1988) and a shorter version, The Letter of John Paul II to Women (June 29, 1995).The pope applauds the many positive roles women have had throughout history. He speaks of the equality and complementarity of men and women and a distinction of roles (Letter to Women # 11).

Article 3: Mulieris Dignitatem (The Dignity and Vocation of Women, August 15, 1988)

Article 4: The Letter of John Paul II to Women (June 29, 1995)

Is it true that Islam treats women as inferior beings? Or does cultural bias play a larger part directing the role of Muslim women in religion? After addressing these questions, this PBS newsletter talks of prominent religious women in Islam and the use of the veil.

Article 5: Global Connections: Role of Women in Religion