I have wanted to do a sermon on Elizabeth Cady Stanton the reformer and the advocate for women's rights.
There is one story about her that gives some idea of her spirit.
"At a women's rights convention in Rochester, a married clergyman rebuked Mrs. Stanton for speaking in public. "The Apostle Paul enjoined silence upon women," he said. "Why don't you mind him?"
"The Apostle Paul also enjoined celibacy upon the clergy," retorted Mrs. Stanton. "Why don't you mind him?"
The struggle of women for equality has been an important part of our nation's history. Sunday, July 17th, we are going to look at what the women's movement and feminism have done for our nation on a number of levels.
What is your experience with the struggle of women for equality? If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts with the readers of this blog click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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