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abstinence, bible, celibacy, christian, church, marriage, Miguel De la Torre, New Testament, patriarchy, Paul, property, Spirit, theology, women
This post comes from my friend Dr. Miguel De La Torre. It was originally posted abp News and is reposted here with permission.
The concept of marriage in which women were relegated to property evolved from the Hebrew Bible by the time we get to the New Testament. The New Testament discouraged marriage, placing it secondary to a life of singleness and celibacy. Continue reading
