Everyday is a Good Day; Gail Small and Wilma Mankiller; Women and Spirituality

Women are a very important part of spirituality, and an integral part of spiritual leadership. Native American women define their spirituality as their identity, yet neither is more or less equal. Spirituality and their identity are connected. Christianity does not affect these women's spiritual lives, and Native women do have a place in the Christian community. Women are spiritual leaders. I grew up learning this, and came to a harsh reality at some churches I went to that would not allow women as leaders. I ask the question; how are men more equal than women that they are able to advise people???