"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
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! 
7 comments:
A happy and blessed Easter to you Dymphna!
Happy Easter!
Thanks, Angela and Moneybags!
A Blessed Easter to you!
You, too, St. Peter's. Nice to see you back.
Happy Easter!
Thanks! You too, Carmel!
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