Do we have the courage to question our own beliefs, worldviews and practices? Do we have the strength to stand up against the structural violence carried out by patriarchal institutions, both secular and religious? Are we ready to hear a different perspective and allow a different opinion to be respected – even if we don’t agree with […]
Ružica Ljubičić Lilith is a mythological, cultural, and feminist figure of exceptional intrigue. Although literature on Lilith is quite scarce, she has become one of the key symbolic figures for women’s emancipation and the contemporary feminist movement. The cultural debates surrounding Lilith stem from the fact that she has evolved as a mythical figure throughout centuries up[…]
During a traditional seminar, religious leaders discussed the recognition, prevention, and treatment of abuse within religious institutions. Sister Rebeka Anić from the Institute of Sociological Sciences Ivo Pilar addressed the gathering at the Holy Spirit Church in Škofja Loka.
Anić challenges the idea of conceptualizing the Church as a woman, a notion somewhat aligned with Pope Francis’ perspective: “The Church is not a woman but an institution led by men. The Pope is urging women to demasculinize the Church and combat clericalism. However, the Church’s division into Apostolic-Petrine and Marian aspects perpetuates clericalism by tying the[…]
If I had to describe FER School in a single word, it would be “empathy.” It embodies awareness and understanding for others, free from condemnation, hatred, and rejection. We learn to view both the Qur’an and the Bible through the eyes of others—the rejected, the silenced, and the unaccepted. The principle of “an eye for an eye”[…]
In a time when we are observing the international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” and addressing femicide as one of the gravest forms of violence, even religious communities are joining in appeals against domestic violence. However, some religious authorities and influencers have made statements in the media suggesting that a Muslim man can beat[…]
Review of the Panel “Female Faces of Martyrdom” at the Conference “And You, Sister, Speak!” The second day of the “And You, Sister, Speak!” conference commenced with the panel “Female Faces of Martyrdom,” featuring presentations by Prof. Dr. Asja Demiragić and Prof. Dr. Jasmina Husanović. The session, which included discussions with the participants, was moderated by Dr.[…]
I would like to share my interpretation and imagination of a Qur’anic narration. When God created the world and fashioned Adam as the pinnacle of creation—through whom He would later bring forth man and woman—He convened a council of the heavenly realm. This assembly was attended by numerous heavenly beings, including the angels and one named Iblis.[…]
Watch the movie The regional FER conference titled “‘YOU SISTER, SPEAK!” took place from November 16-19, 2023, in Sarajevo. Following online meetings across five courses, participants had the opportunity to meet in person. The conference featured discussions with experts in feminism, theology, education, literature, art, acting, journalism, and legal sciences through lectures, panels, and creative workshops. The[…]
