Religion and Politics

Mormon Church Tells Women’s Group Not to Protest

Brady McCombs of the Associated Press reports, “A Mormon women’s group pushing for gender equality was informed Monday that its members won’t be allowed to protest on church property at the faith’s upcoming conference.” Despite the warning, Ordain Women, the group who formed to advocate the inclusion of women in higher-ranking positions in the church, say the still intend to protest. “We see ourselves as a faithful group of Mormon women with sincere desires,” said Kate Kelly, the group’s founder. “We’re not against the church, we are the church.”

Read at The Associated Press

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