We live in a modern age when women have moved into the work force. They cut their hair and wear jeans. They leave their children to be raised by others. Our families are falling apart.
This is a look back at why we are here. Written in 1879, it only gets better as you move along, so please take the time to read the whole thing. It's worth the read.
Women Preachers
(The Public Preaching of Women)
October, 1879
by
Robert Lewis Dabney
(1820-1898)
In this day we find a rapid advancement of new ideas. The unbelievable suggestion of yesterday, entertained only by a few fanatics, and only mentioned by the conservatives to be ridiculed, is today the bold reform, and tomorrow will be the accepted practice. Novelties are so numerous and so wild and rash, that in even conservative minds the feeling of wonder is exhausted and the instinct of righteous resistance fatigued. A few years ago the preaching by women was universally condemned among all conservative denominations of Christians. Now the idea is being presented to the churches, and female preachers are knocking at our doors. We are already told that public opinion is being swayed because of the boldness and reasonableness of the claims of these woman preachers, that even our own ministers are hesitant to speak out against the movement. These remarks show that a discussion of woman's proper place in the Christian Church is greatly needed.
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