How many well known religions were founded by women?

quinnsong

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I am curious as to how many mainstream religons were established by women and what the doctrines of that religion are?
 
I am curious as to how many mainstream religons were established by women and what the doctrines of that religion are?

Christian Science is a Christian denomination founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866.

Aimee Semple McPherson ("Sister Aimee") an early 20th century evangelist and founder of the Foursquare Church.

Catherine Booth—cofounder of the Salvation Army

Ellen G. White—co-founder and prophetess of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Wei Huacun—A founder of the Shangqing School of Taoism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_as_theological_figures
 
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