Carter believes that the abuse of women and girls is the most serious human rights violation because religious books, such as the Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, Quran, and other sacred scriptures, have been misconstrued by men in positions of power in synagogues, churches, and mosques. Women are not permitted to serve as priests, pastors, or deacons in the church, or as military chaplains. A woman who is teaching in a classroom is unable to do so if there is a guy there. This is a widespread issue because men have the power to declare that if women aren't equal in God's eyes, why should I regard them as equals myself?
