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Author's 'Vaginagate' Controversy Sparks Debate Over Sanitizing Power Of Christian Publishing Industry

16 October 2012 10:05 AM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »

One woman's vagina is causing quite a ruckus in evangelical circles. Well known evangelical blogger Rachel Held Evans spent the past year trying to "live biblically" by following the Bible's instructions -- from calling her husband "master" to camping out in her front yard during her period -- for her new book, "Year of Biblical Womanhood." Last week, Evans learned her book will not be carried by LifeWay, one of the biggest Christian bookstore chains in the country.

"Vaginagate," as Evans has called the controversy, is focusing attention on the Christian publishing business, as fans and fellow Christian writers have come forward in solidarity, signing petitions and sharing stories of their own censorship at the hands of the lucrative industry. While the reasons behind the chain's decision have not been disclosed, Evans said she was warned this summer that if she refused to take out a reference to her 16-year-old self's vagina, »

- The Huffington Post

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