Comments on: Losing My Religion for Equality, by Jimmy Carter

By: Alexander Miller

Alexander Miller — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:14:01 +0000

it doesn’t matter what religion you have, just do good and avoid evil;`,

By: Marya Bell

Marya Bell — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:48:17 +0000

I have long admired Jimmy Carter. He’s such a smart man, and a true follower of my Lord Jesus Christ. I love this article! I believe in what the Bible says. I have taught Bible study, read the Bible daily, and try my best to know God’s will more each day. I have questioned women’s role in my own (conservative, evangelical) church, in which women are not allowed to pastor. I’ve never found scripture to support that. So, thank you so much for speaking out, Mr. Carter. I respect your opinion a lot. Why man so often looks to doctrine for answers before searching the Bible itself is beyond me! In other words, why ask men when you can go straight to God?

By: Naz Lashgari

Naz Lashgari — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:03:13 +0000

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

Gloria — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:57:28 +0000

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

Philip Heiland — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:57:24 +0000

President Carter has touched on the fundamental issue of time until there is gender equality not much will change in our world

By: gaetan pilon

gaetan pilon — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:06:50 +0000

Bravo Mr. Carter for your immense courage and integrity. Humanity thanks you for that gesture.
Gaetan Pilon, Quebec, Canada

By: Donna Maio

Donna Maio — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:50:49 +0000

Re. 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

Terry Mingus — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:39:06 +0000

I 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

Sharon Mandt — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:26:03 +0000

Jimmy Carter,

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

Sharon Mandt

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:22:14 +0000

What took you so long to figure it out Jimmy? Ever talk to Gloria Steinem?

By: Carmel Hopkins

Carmel Hopkins — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 05:50:31 +0000

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

Jacqui Easton — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:28:35 +0000

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

tucker farley — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:25:20 +0000

I hope this statement receives the attention and distribution it deserves: bravo.

By: Ian Long

Ian Long — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:18:54 +0000

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

Pushkara Sally Ashford — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:52:50 +0000

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

Julie — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:31:11 +0000

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

Nancy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:30:09 +0000

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

Irene Perez — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:23:36 +0000

when 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

Joeann Beresford — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:59:22 +0000

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

Linda Todd — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:49:09 +0000

Thank you, President Carter! I am curious why we have not seen this spark broader media interest.