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DEBATE: Would all religions benefit from having women leaders?
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Would greater participation by women in religion at leadership level enrich different religions?
Would all religions benefit from having women leaders?
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Updated 23 Apr 2012
Does history show us that the greater participation by women as leaders could enrich some or all religions?
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