The Washington Post has documented the appropriation of the term “feminist” by evangelical Christians. According to “Belief Watch” commentator (and former WSJ reporter) Lisa Miller, these people say “a ‘feminist’ is a fiscally conservative, pro-life butt-kicker in public, a cooperative helpmate at home, and a Christian wife and mother, above all.”<\/p>\n
Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin and others say that their relentless attacks on “big government” as consistent with their brand of feminism.<\/p>\n
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