There appears to be a hierarchy of cultures with the West perceiving the East as inferior, so much so that it is referred to simply as 'the Other'. Because today's world is globally interdependent, inter-woven, and integrative, it is pertinent to be open to the cultural, spiritual, and religious understandings of the East

This book develops creative imagining of traditional doctrines. Chapters show the effectiveness of Latina/mujerista, evangelica, womanist, Asian American, and white feminist imaginings in the furthering of global gender justice.