Wednesday, September 29, 2010

God Is Still Speaking

I have been a member of the Congregational church for 38 years, longer than I was a member of the Foursquare Church . I have learned a lot from both. The Foursquare Church was founded by a woman, Aimee Semple McPherfsen, so I grew up with strong women in and around the pulpit, and i was about 35 years old before I found out women weren't allowed in leadership roles in most churches, Congregational (United Church of Christ) being the biggest exception.

How 19th Century Prostitutes Were Among the Freest, Wealthiest, Most Educated Women of Their Time




This article seems counter-intuitive, but interesting. Reminds me of the TV show DeadWood