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A Man's Playpen

She sits silently in contemplation, immersed in quietude and solitude. And yet, she's here to voice her frustration with the church, portraying women as lewd. God made woman subservient to man, or so says church dogma espoused by men. But she cannot believe it was God's plan that she be a toy in a man's playpen. She won't worship a misogynous God, although her eternal soul exults Him. And yet, she can't dismiss Him; that's what's odd, she believes that her life's but a prelim. The bible condemns Eve for Adam's sin, the demeaning of women lies therein. (Sonnet) 12/22/2020

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Date: 12/24/2020 1:38:00 PM
The church is not always a reflection of Bible truth, Judaism of the first century was very sexist and demeaning to women, however Jesus, although born a Jew condemned that Pharisaical attitude. Many of Jesus most ardent followers were woman as they are also today, just my two cents, enjoyed the poem though as always well written!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 12/24/2020 4:03:00 PM
I do not find fault with Jesus or His teachings... I question the church doctrine towards women, such as the rule of thumb, thanks for the comments, have a Merry Christmas my friend, Emile.

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