"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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We went to a very lovely Ash Wednesday Mass tonight. It was very touching. I gazed upon the Cross where the Lord was. It filled my heart with joy.
Our Mass on Ash Wednesday was really nice. I enjoyed immensely! :)
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