Religion & Law

Re Richard's post: I may just be slower than others, but there was nothing in my quick perusal of the websites of the two communities to which he linked that gives me a clear indication of why the Vatican thinks this examination is necessary.

It may very well be that the examination is motivated by only positive goals, such as determining why fewer women are entering religious orders (although if that is the case, it is curious that the examination apparently excludes contemplative orders).  However, it is not suprising, especially given the separate doctrinal investigation of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, that some are suspicious that the examination is more about making sure women religious are toeing the line than anything else.  I will be delighted if that suspicion is unfounded.