Holy Feminism? Muslim and Christian Feminists Discuss

Leah Libresco Sargeant and Hadia Mubarak join Matt and Shadi to discuss what feminism looks like within their respective commitments to Catholicism and Islam. Libresco, an author and speaker and atheist-to-Catholic convert, argues for the consistency of women's dignity and the Catholic faith, even while pushing back against some of the assumptions of "secular" feminism. Mubarak, associate professor of religion at Queens University of Charlotte, likewise asserts that the core of Islam is equitable, not patriarchal, between the sexes. Toward the end of the episode, Matt and Shadi take a step back to allow Libresco and Mubarak to explore their similarities and differences. Links Leah Libresco Sargeant's website: https://leahlibresco.com/ Leah's book, The Dignity of Dependence, mentioned in the show About Hadia Mubarak at Queens University Charlotte: https://www.queens.edu/artsci/campus-directory/hadia-mubarak-phd/ Hadia's newest book: Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qurʾanic Matt and Shadi wrote a book! Can Religion Save Democracy? is now available for pre-order at https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781587436895_can-religion-save-democracy and is currently 40% off!