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Our society has made strides in gender equality over the last 50 years, but the #MeToo movement and the emerging struggle over LGBTQ rights have helped reveal just how much more work needs to be done. As Lutheran Christians, we have a clear viewpoint and a role to play. The ELCA’s draft social statement on women and justice provides excellent analysis and a map for the journey forward.
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