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From: rdz@ccice5.UUCP (Robert D. Zarcone)
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Subject: Re: the GREAT MARCHIONNI replies  (all bow....:-)   )))
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Date: Thu, 31-Jan-85 12:48:59 EST
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> > Christianity involves all planes of man's existence simultaneously.
> 
> Do Christians care that women are hurting because of sexist language?  If
> they are so lacking in compassion for the pain and anguish caused by a
> sexist society (including sexist language), can anyone believe that their
> "Christ" is compassionate?  Or is "healing the wounded" restricted to
> males?  Or to only certain kinds of wounds?  Maybe that's it...maybe it
> is just "spiritual" pain they care about.  
> 
> Nancy Parsons

I don't know what's really eating you, but you can't possibly be suggesting
that it's Christianity that causes all of the ills women must endure today.
It was certainly used to reenforce the second class status of women for
many years, but that status was established when a woman couldn't hunt, or
get fire from a waring clan for the cave, or keep from getting pregnant.
I, for one, detest ANY attempt by ANY group that will cause inequality (with
exceptions like war, etc.).

BTW, remember that MANY women do not support the idea of equality with men.
People like Phyllis Shaffley (sp?) are not part of some fringe group.  They
speak for MILLIONS of WOMEN.  What people like you and I need to do is to
make sure they don't speak for everyone!  Remember that a supporter can be
found in many areas.  Don't chase them away by assuming that since they are
a member of such a diverse group as "Christians" that they must all be the
enemy.

The above is based on the idea that you want equality of the sexes.  The tone
of your attack makes me wonder if you don't think one or the other must be
"second class".

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