Most of the films transcend national, linguistic and religious barriers.

Early efforts were thwarted by serious cultural, religious and psychological barriers.

In others, there are religious barriers to contraception or other means of family planning.

As a result, a number of national Greek organizations dropped racial or religious barriers to their membership.

Fear of the procedure, rather than religious or cultural barriers, turns many women away.

It cuts across cultural and religious barriers, impeding the right of many to participate fully in society.

"There are no religious, cultural, political or social barriers to this research in India," she said.

"We reject religious barriers erected because of sexual preference and gender."

The decade also saw political and religious barriers being broken down in several important events.

She will have to do away with religious barriers.