Jimmy Carter, former President of the United States is standing up for women. Presdident Carter recognized the unfair teachings of his church and has severed ties with them. In doing so, he has made an enormous statement and shown his support for women's rights all over the world. He explains how many religions and cultures view women as secondary citizens, without rights or advantages available to men. President Carter also goes on to talk about how everyone benefits when the females in this world are treated equally and given opportunities to live a happy, healthy life. President Carter is a huge public figure who is educated about the issue at hand and makes an impact on others when he takes a stance on such a senstive, yet important subject. For someone with his stature to come forward and ask all of us to question or challenge the teachings some of us have been brought up with, is a giant step for women. It is time to spread the word, and get the rest of the world to follow suit! Check out President Carter's article:
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/losing-my-religion-for-equality-20090714-dk0v.html?page=-1
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