feminism in Christian Ethics

In Feminism And Christian Ethics, Lisa Sowle Cahill argues that feminist ethics has much to offer Catholicism. For one, the main issues that concern feminist ethics are basically the same ones that make up Catholic identity. That is, how women and men define themselves in society, what means are available to them for attaining their ends- in short inter personal and social relations. Second, the founding principles that guide feminist ethics are rooted in the …

…I believe that Cahill makes an important contribution to Christianity by showing us that it is possible to remain within tradition all while progressing. Often I find myself thinking if Christianity will ever be able to survive considering its rigid ethics. However, as Cahill so eloquently showed me, it is possible. The renewal interest in natural law is showing us that we can continue to press forward while remaining in touch with our Christian background.