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The truth is that male religious leaders have had - and still have - an option to interpret holy teachings either to exalt or subjugate women. They have, for their own selfish ends, overwhelmingly chosen the latter.

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Jimmy Carter
Age: 99
Born: 1924
Born: October 1
39Th U.S. President
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