Edge of Faith August 2018 | Page 2

FEATURES Vindicating the Vixens with Sandra Glahn Women are our mothers, sisters, daughters, best friends, lead- ers, inspirations, heroes. They are givers of life, protectors of our children, our bosses, our companions. Frankly, as a man, you should be acutely aware that we would be in big trouble without women.  As a woman ... you are already aware. Examine some the “Bad Girls” in the Bible in a new light as these scriptures are revisited by a group of biblical scholars. FROM THE EDITOR Rachel Durfee The inspiration, art and faith that produces these wonderful pieces by Rachel Durfee. Scars Across Humanity Elaine Storkey discusses her experiences of women’s suffering around the globe while she has spent her life in the mission field. Amena Brown Genuine and entertaining, Amena Brown shares her poetry, her experience and her mission with Edge of Faith. A talented and touching per- former. The Accidental Feminist by Courtney Reissig Cortney examines how the feminist movement has effected our understanding of woman- hood. Megan Murphy The moving art and story of Megan Murphy. Megan shares her journey and self examination that has helped her to produce these emotional, but redemptive pieces. Mere Science and Christian Faith with Greg Coonsa Science and Christianity don’t have to be mutu- ally exclusive. Read this fascinating philosophical examination. Art Gallery As a son, I think you would agree that you would not want ANYONE treating  your mother with disrespect. As a husband, no one is going to hurt or underpay your partner. As a father, you want your daughter to be whatever she wants to be and no one is going to stand in her way. I’m just a girl I’m just a girl in the world That’s all that you’ll let me be! “Just a Girl” - by No Doubt Don’t be that dad, brother, son, husband, friend, employee! Honestly, encouragement  and respect is how we should treat all women and, in reality , all of God’s children. But the sad facts are that, besides less pay and workplace harassment  in the western world, is that from a global perspective women are not only not treated as equals, but as property. The statistics from The World Health Organization (WHO) are that one in three woman have experienced physical or sexual abuse in their lifetime.  In many parts of the world women are treated as sub-human, enslaved in sex trade, or even mutilated as part of tradition. None of this is acceptable and more needs to be done to stop these atrocities . In this issue of  EOF we will examine some of these issues for awareness, study women of the bible and celebrate the achieve- ment of other women and, of course, enjoy some wonderful art. Editor in Chief Michael Porter Senior Editor Karla Probert Marketing Director Anne Porter Design Director Matt Kime Social Media Manager Matthew Philip Editor in Chief, Michael Porter All articles in Edge of Faith Magazine explore ideas, culture and issues that need to be pondered. They are for the reader to consume, assimilate and make an informed opinion. None of the articles are necessarily the opinion of this magazine.