Over at Salon.com, Frances Kissling has fighting words for self-proclaimed “religious progressives” who are pressing to bypass compromises and including even greater restrictions on abortion.
What could possibly be wrong with finding “common ground” on abortion, as a recent Cleveland Plain Dealer op-ed suggested? A closer look at the “commongroundniks” leaves a lot to be desired for those who don’t compromise on respect and support for women.
The recently launched Musawah Movement reckons with the Qur’an and Sharia to ensure that women aren’t subject to hostile and unequal treatment by their communities or families.
Even as they invite progressive religious groups to the table the leaders of the Democratic party shun religious feminism.
