Lifting the Veil of Tradition

A defining moment for Oprah."Saudi women say they are drawn to Ms. Winfrey not only because she openly addresses subjects considered taboo locally, but also because she speaks of self-empowerment and change." Sometimes it takes just a small voice on the world stage to make a big difference. The difference here is to lift the veil of tradition in a non-threatening way that invites women to the table, "come let us reason to together about the hopes and aspirations of all our daughters." We love our sons, the very image of God, that's for sure and we, no less, love our daughters; God's love and beauty incarnate. I recall in the early days of CNN we worried how our message would fall on the eyes and ears of ancient cultures. We were careful not to sensationalize or to judge or take sides. It was new territory and there was reason and purpose to the methods used...The author of the NyTimes article "Saudi Women Find an Unlikely Role Model: Oprah" has delicately penned a story of a particular cry for freedom...and it gives me pause that we are right to worry about the sensitivity of our messages broadcast and beamed outside the U.S. and inside as well, and at the same time to know and to be ready to share "light, much more light."
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