The letter “Women and Islam” (Letters, April 2009) points out that Islamic law often forces women into subservient social and religious roles.
Letters
Jennifer Hosler 7-01-2009
I appreciated the article on eating disorders and wholeheartedly agree that the church needs to speak about it more (“Body Language,” by Elizabeth Palmberg, April 2009).
Steven Deutsch 6-01-2009
I appreciated Rose Marie Berger’s piece on forgiveness (“Just Forgive,” March 2009).
Jonathan Richard 6-01-2009
Robert Brenneman’s article (“The Cross and the Crossfire,” April 2009) leaves this reader incredulous.
Paul Meyer 6-01-2009
I was glad to see Sojourners tackle the issue of “The Spirit of the New Islam” (by Rose Marie Berger, February 2009).
Patrick Mulhaney 5-01-2009
I appreciated Rose Berger’s column (“Tackling the Unspeakable,” February 2009) and her interview with Jim Douglass about John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
Walter Poe 5-01-2009
I thought Ruth Haley Barton’s article (“Make a Joyful Silence,” February 2009) was awesome.
Craig Lawson 5-01-2009
One of several tender nerves I have is when people expound the benefits of space exploration and study. And yet, as Ed Spivey Jr.
Name withheld by request 4-01-2009
Regarding Eboo Patel’s “Three Myths about Islam” (February 2009): I have to take issue with his simplistic attempt to debunk myth two.
Douglas Bakke 4-01-2009
Regarding “Make a Joyful Silence,” by Ruth Haley Barton (February 2009): We Quakers figured out more than 350 years ago that the presence of God is best understood through the “ga
Chris Budden 4-01-2009
It is sad to see that in an otherwise excellent editorial (“A New Faith Coalition,” January 2009),
John K. Stoner 3-01-2009
The memos to President Obama in the January issue are interesting for what they omit as well as for what they include.
David Buer 3-01-2009
During some moments of pre-Christmas calm, I had a chance to read the memos to President Obama (“Dear President Obama,” January 2009).
Brigit M. Barnes 3-01-2009
[Regarding “A New Faith Coalition,” by Jim Wallis, January 2009]: Those who characterize abortion as “single-issue politics” often use the goal to “reduce the number o
Victor Goering 3-01-2009
After reading (for the second time) the “Dear President Obama” letters, I was disappointed that no one mentioned the need to reduce the huge U.S. military budget.
Mary Cole-Duvall 3-01-2009
Thanks for Jim Wallis’ thoughts in “A Pastoral Strategy for Hard Times” (December 2008). Our church is gearing up to assist more folks in our church and local community.
Gerardine Luongo Ranft 2-01-2009
I was deeply disappointed in Sojourners’ guidance on voting in regard to abortion (“Principles and Policies for Christian Voters,” December 2008).
Jody Nonnemacher 2-01-2009
We just adopted two little girls, and I anxiously pored through the TV guide for the time(s) Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood would be on.