The below article penned in 1897 by Mr. Marion Reedy states that the widespread veneration of Mary encouraged the pedestalization of women, gave birth to the chivalrous gentlemen, and was responsible for the “New Woman” of feminism, quote: “The church it was that built up the modern ideal of woman. The church it was that … Continue reading Catholic man talks about the Virgin Mary, chivalry, & feminism (published in 1897)