Interfaith Blasphemy Activist Spirituality

Category: Christian Feminism

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    In 3rd century Carthage (modern day Tunisia), the noble Perpetua and the enslaved Felicity found kinship in a Roman prison. They had both been sentenced to death in the arena for their refusal to denounce Christ, and had found great comfort in each other despite their distinct class differences.

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    14th century Portuguese princess, Wilgefortis, prayed for deliverance from a forced marriage, which would break her virginal vow of celibacy to God. She miraculously grew a beard, her arranged suitor found this unacceptable and called off the wedding.