Today is International Women's Day.
It was only recently that I heard of this special designation for ladies.
In India women have turned out in their millions to parade for greater freedom and to protest against rape, female subjugation and marital abuse.
There have also been muted voices in the Nation of Islam where bolder souls have protested against the Bur qua and lobbied for the right to drive motor cars.
Isn't it wonderful that in West equality, franchise, job and career opportunities, access to education are enjoyed by our women folk. They can even freely speak their minds without being gunned down like the Pakistani girl, Malala.
Among the premier reasons for these liberties is the example of Jesus Himself who gave immense honor and dignity to all the women He spoke to.
Mary His mother, Mary Magdalene and many others are enshrined within Gospel history.
I have it on good authority that women in Madagascar still lick their husband's feet as a sign of their submission.
Think of that Pauline when you are off in your car tomorrow to play tennis!
Jubilate.
Ian
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