Sunday, December 07, 2008

Quote of the Day

We believe that hundreds of conscientious, sensitive Christian women have actually suffered more under the slowly crucifying process to which they have been subjected by men who bear the Christian name than many a martyr has endured in passing through the flames.

Phoebe Palmer in The Promise of the Father

2 comments:

Sarah said...

Oh! I feel this quote, like it's in my heart and my bones. So much truth wadded up in these words.

Jessica said...

That is how I felt when I heard it too. It really was a physical reaction for me. It speaks so accurately to what so many women feel.