"Slavery ended in medieval Europe only because the church extended its sacraments to all slaves and then managed to impose a ban on the enslavement of Christians (and of Jews). Within the context of medieval Europe, that prohibition was effectively a rule of universal abolition. "—
Rodney Stark
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Well, what a delight to come across your blog! Drop by sometime and chat a while. I've a "Chatanooga Choo Choo" box that is begging for some more visitors. I'm a baby boomer, too. I love the mts and the sea, lakes and rivers, all of nature that I can take. I especially love the "prairie sea" across Nebraska. Newly returned to the Catholic Church as of Dec. 2004. Been feasting at the banquet table every since and nearly every day! I love the Church, I love my Mother Mary, and I love knowing I'm safe in her arms, wrapped in her mantle as she leads me to her Son, everyday for Supper. The Tiber was an easy river to row, once I made up my mind to jump in the boat!
I love a variety of teas, a good book and old classic B&W movies...and of course, my dog, Tigger- who's the little Queen Clown of my life.
PAX,
susie
Thanks for stopping by, Susie!!
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