January 2, 2014
Throughout the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, girls flocked to religious orders in Christianity. What happened? Education. The great founders of religious orders of women opend up schools for poor girls and then middle class girls. Before this, girls were left in the world of illiteracy and ignorance. They gave up sex, men, and family for the sake of learning through school education. They became nuns. Face it guys, there was a time when girls would rather read a book than spend time with us. Things changed, of course, in the more modern world of public education and higher expectations. Maybe not. In some marriages, women still would rather spend time with a book than with their husband. Happy New Year Ladies! Read more in 2014. It is a privilege that is still not universally offered.