Quote by Sojourner Truth

That little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

That little man in black there, he says women can't have as

Summary

This quote emphasizes the hypocrisy surrounding the unequal treatment and limited rights given to women. It challenges the argument that women should have fewer rights than men based on religious ideologies, particularly the belief that Christ being male implies the superiority of men. The quote counters this notion by highlighting that Christ's presence in the world resulted from both God and a woman, thus suggesting that men hold no ownership or authority over Christ or women. It serves as a powerful assertion that women, being integral to the creation of Christ, deserve equal rights and respect.

By Sojourner Truth

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