Comments on: Losing My Religion for Equality, by Jimmy Carter http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/ Reclaiming American DemocracySun, 13 Dec 2009 19:43:32 +0000http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6hourly1By: Naz Lashgari http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62692 Naz LashgariSat, 17 Oct 2009 00:03:13 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62692Mr. Carter, it is so wonderful to see someone standing up for women. Especially Muslim Women, they have suffered too long. Thank you for your leadership.Mr. Carter,
it is so wonderful to see someone standing up for women. Especially Muslim Women, they have suffered too long. Thank you for your leadership. ]]>By: Gloria http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62648 GloriaFri, 18 Sep 2009 19:57:28 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62648Thanks Mr. President for a great article. I'm not glad your getting older, because that means you will one day have to stop the great work you do...But, I am glad your old enough to not give a damn about the correct way you must say something. Being direct is something you can't do in DC and survive a re-election. I hope to have room in my publication to print this one. Website above....Thanks Mr. President for a great article. I’m not glad your getting older, because that means you will one day have to stop the great work you do…But, I am glad your old enough to not give a damn about the correct way you must say something. Being direct is something you can’t do in DC and survive a re-election.
I hope to have room in my publication to print this one. Website above…. ]]>By: Philip Heiland http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62637 Philip HeilandSun, 13 Sep 2009 17:57:24 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62637President Carter has touched on the fundamental issue of time until there is gender equality not much will change in our worldPresident Carter has touched on the fundamental issue of time until there is gender equality not much will change in our world ]]>By: gaetan pilon http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62633 gaetan pilonThu, 10 Sep 2009 14:06:50 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62633Bravo Mr. Carter for your immense courage and integrity. Humanity thanks you for that gesture. Gaetan Pilon, Quebec, CanadaBravo Mr. Carter for your immense courage and integrity. Humanity thanks you for that gesture.
Gaetan Pilon, Quebec, Canada ]]>By: Donna Maio http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62625 Donna MaioWed, 09 Sep 2009 20:50:49 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62625Re. Jimmy Carter's piece: "Losing My Religion - For Equality" President Carter: Thank you, profoundly, for this powerful, courageous, eloquent statement. With much regard, Donna M. Maio Warren, MichiganRe. Jimmy Carter’s piece: “Losing My Religion – For Equality”

President Carter:

Thank you, profoundly, for this powerful, courageous, eloquent statement.

With much regard,

Donna M. Maio
Warren, Michigan

]]>By: Terry Mingus http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62610 Terry MingusWed, 02 Sep 2009 11:39:06 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62610I have to completely agree with Mr. Carter . I can site many instances in the Bible where before the modern day church, women held places or honor and authority not only in church church but in government. They were Prophets and Judges and held in high esteem and honor . Thank you Mr. Carter for losing religion and it's trappings and finding faith and equity. The world needs more people with like minded views. Sincerely; Terry MingusI have to completely agree with Mr. Carter . I can site many instances in the Bible where before the modern day church, women held places or honor and authority not only in church church but in government. They were Prophets and Judges and held in high esteem and honor . Thank you Mr. Carter for losing religion and it’s trappings and finding faith and equity. The world needs more people with like minded views.

Sincerely;
Terry Mingus

]]>By: Sharon Mandt http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62609 Sharon MandtWed, 02 Sep 2009 03:26:03 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62609Jimmy Carter, A voice of reason and truth and an act of courage. Thank you. Sharon MandtJimmy Carter,

A voice of reason and truth and an act of courage. Thank you.

Sharon Mandt

]]>By: Rachel http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62607 RachelTue, 01 Sep 2009 17:22:14 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62607What took you so long to figure it out Jimmy? Ever talk to Gloria Steinem?What took you so long to figure it out Jimmy? Ever talk to Gloria Steinem? ]]>By: Carmel Hopkins http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62606 Carmel HopkinsTue, 01 Sep 2009 05:50:31 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62606Thank you, Jimmy Carter, for attempting to educate the masses about the historic role of women in the early Christian church. Let us not forget that Mary Magdalene, who may have been the wife of Jesus, was one of the apostles and accepted as a great teacher by the people of the times. Women for generations have been burned at the stake or drowned as witches because they dared take a leading role in the affairs of God and state. Jean D'Arc is a leading example. Now that people finally are realizing the role that women can play in running the world, perhaps we all can enjoy some peace.Thank you, Jimmy Carter, for attempting to educate the masses about the historic role of women in the early Christian church. Let us not forget that Mary Magdalene, who may have been the wife of Jesus, was one of the apostles and accepted as a great teacher by the people of the times. Women for generations have been burned at the stake or drowned as witches because they dared take a leading role in the affairs of God and state. Jean D’Arc is a leading example. Now that people finally are realizing the role that women can play in running the world, perhaps we all can enjoy some peace. ]]>By: Jacqui Easton http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62605 Jacqui EastonTue, 01 Sep 2009 02:28:35 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62605Thank you for expressing this truth and your noble action in leaving your church so that you lead your life with such brightness. You speaking this truth can help to heal the centuries of scars that have been worn by so many females. It is a vital step in the release of chained thinking by many religious leaders so that they can practice what they preach - love,kindness and honesty to all - including your fellow man - and woman!Thank you for expressing this truth and your noble action in leaving your church so that you lead your life with such brightness. You speaking this truth can help to heal the centuries of scars that have been worn by so many females. It is a vital step in the release of chained thinking by many religious leaders so that they can practice what they preach – love,kindness and honesty to all – including your fellow man – and woman! ]]>By: tucker farley http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62604 tucker farleyMon, 31 Aug 2009 22:25:20 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62604I hope this statement receives the attention and distribution it deserves: bravo.I hope this statement receives the attention and distribution it deserves: bravo. ]]>By: Ian Long http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62599 Ian LongThu, 27 Aug 2009 11:18:54 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62599I assume this is the same 'peanut' president. He is right. We bring up our kids (UK) equally and try to give everyone the same chances in life be they male, female or of a different ethnic background, sexuality whatsoever. It doesn't always work, but we try. It is very different in the devoloping World. I know that the US and EU are doing what they can (I've worked on those projects) but it's an uphill struggle.I assume this is the same ‘peanut’ president. He is right. We bring up our kids (UK) equally and try to give everyone the same chances in life be they male, female or of a different ethnic background, sexuality whatsoever. It doesn’t always work, but we try. It is very different in the devoloping World. I know that the US and EU are doing what they can (I’ve worked on those projects) but it’s an uphill struggle. ]]>By: Pushkara Sally Ashford http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62597 Pushkara Sally AshfordWed, 26 Aug 2009 19:52:50 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62597Dear President Jimmy Carter, Your noble and principled life and stance has been a joy to witness. I am immensely grateful to you and to your lovely and loving wife for the example you set as public figures and private citizens. God bless you.Dear President Jimmy Carter,
Your noble and principled life and stance has been a joy to witness. I am immensely grateful to you and to your lovely and loving wife for the example you set as public figures and private citizens. God bless you. ]]>By: Julie http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62596 JulieWed, 26 Aug 2009 08:31:11 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62596WOW! I am so very very proud of your Mr. Jimmy Carter for your caring and dignity in having the courage to step out of your conditioned beliefs and stay in your knowing heart of goodness. Thank you so very much for this conviction of yours and all the world leaders who are gathering in discussion of this very very important issue of honoring both men and women equally on our planet. Thank you from my heart to yours. You are so so good! I know you have the mass majority of support in your efforts. it is time NOW for peace and dignity. each one of us make a difference as we focus upon this whether we are known or unknown, we are all known by the one God, that which lives within our very breath!WOW! I am so very very proud of your Mr. Jimmy Carter for your caring and dignity in having the courage to step out of your conditioned beliefs and stay in your knowing heart of goodness. Thank you so very much for this conviction of yours and all the world leaders who are gathering in discussion of this very very important issue of honoring both men and women equally on our planet. Thank you from my heart to yours. You are so so good! I know you have the mass majority of support in your efforts. it is time NOW for peace and dignity. each one of us make a difference as we focus upon this whether we are known or unknown, we are all known by the one God, that which lives within our very breath! ]]>By: Nancy http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62590 NancyFri, 21 Aug 2009 23:30:09 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62590Deepest gratitude to Jimmy Carter. The world is crying for all enlightened souls to step forward and point to the light. This is what real leaders do. The times, they are a changin'.Deepest gratitude to Jimmy Carter. The world is crying for all enlightened souls to step forward and point to the light. This is what real leaders do.

The times, they are a changin’.

]]>By: Irene Perez http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-2/#comment-62589 Irene PerezFri, 21 Aug 2009 20:23:36 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62589when I finished reading this incredible article from one of the wisest people on earth at this time - I cried. to think it is 2009 and women are not only second class citizens, but actively and often viciously descriminated against is just too, too sad. thank you Mr. Carter - from your mouth to God's and other's ears!! love, Irenewhen I finished reading this incredible article from one of the wisest people on earth at this time – I cried. to think it is 2009 and women are not only second class citizens, but actively and often viciously descriminated against is just too, too sad. thank you Mr. Carter – from your mouth to God’s and other’s ears!!

love, Irene

]]>By: Joeann Beresford http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-1/#comment-62586 Joeann BeresfordTue, 18 Aug 2009 22:59:22 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62586I wholeheartedly agree with former President Jimmy Carter --his courage in supporting the plight of women world-wide is laudable, to say the least. He IS a leader and it is the very beliefs that led to his leaving the Southern Baptist Convention that prevent many women from assuming priestly roles where their dynamism and belief are so needed. Thank you, Jimmy Carter and God bless you for speaking out so bravely!I wholeheartedly agree with former President Jimmy Carter –his courage in supporting the plight of women world-wide is laudable, to say the least. He IS a leader and it is the very beliefs that led to his leaving the Southern Baptist Convention that prevent many women from assuming priestly roles where their dynamism and belief are so needed. Thank you, Jimmy Carter and God bless you for speaking out so bravely! ]]>By: Linda Todd http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-1/#comment-62585 Linda ToddTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:49:09 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62585Thank you, President Carter! I am curious why we have not seen this spark broader media interest.Thank you, President Carter! I am curious why we have not seen this spark broader media interest. ]]>By: Judy McLaughlin http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-1/#comment-62578 Judy McLaughlinSat, 15 Aug 2009 14:01:52 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62578Thank you Mr. Carter for bringing to light the injustice that has existed throughout history and will continue unless men and women thinking as you do stand up and force change. I can never understand why the churches and governments are so afraid of women in positions of power. In my Catholic Church, it would be wonderful to see a female deacon Baptize her grandchildren--not just a grandfather! Keep the movement going, Mr. Carter--the world needs a woman's touch!Thank you Mr. Carter for bringing to light the injustice that has existed throughout history and will continue unless men and women thinking as you do stand up and force change. I can never understand why the churches and governments are so afraid of women in positions of power. In my Catholic Church, it would be wonderful to see a female deacon Baptize her grandchildren–not just a grandfather! Keep the movement going, Mr. Carter–the world needs a woman’s touch! ]]>By: Peggy H http://www.ruthgroup.org/2009/07/24/losing-my-religion-for-equality-by-jimmy-carter/comment-page-1/#comment-62561 Peggy HTue, 11 Aug 2009 18:48:43 +0000http://www.ruthgroup.org/?p=22662#comment-62561Thank You Mr Carter for making your stand and to the others involved in this statement. You are right on. It's only the beginning of what has been needed to be said for many years. I have noticed the same in my faith & music ministry (Roman Catholic) and in working with ecumenical groups here in Florida. You are the first president that I voted for at 18- and you are still working for me at 54. I'm Proud of you and pray for your efforts.Thank You Mr Carter for making your stand and to the others involved in this statement. You are right on. It’s only the beginning of what has been needed to be said for many years. I have noticed the same in my faith & music ministry (Roman Catholic) and in working with ecumenical groups here in Florida. You are the first president that I voted for at 18- and you are still working for me at 54. I’m Proud of you and pray for your efforts. ]]>