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Feminism

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The question

Why are there no female writers on feminism in the Coptic Orthodox Church?

The answer

Unfortunately the number of female writers in general is low and in particular in the Coptic Church. We do recognize the great work of Iris Habib El-Masry who wrote several volumes on the history of the Church. The Church does not oppose writing about feminism in its right context. The fact that no one has done it before is not the fault of the church.

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 1017 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.