“Any religion which will sacrifice a certain set of human beings for the enjoyment or aggrandizement or advantage of another is no religion. It is a thing which may be allowed, but it is against true religion. Any religion which sacrifices women to the brutality of men is no religion.”
Quote by Julia Ward Howe
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Julia Ward Howe
Julia Ward Howe was an American abolitionist, social activist, and poet, best known for writing 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic,' an anti-war song that became an anthem for the Union during the American Civil War. She was a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement and advocated for numerous social reforms throughout her life. more
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