There were theoretical elements in the subjection of women and it is not possible to avoid the conclusion that a large contribution was made to them by the Church. In part this was a matter of its hostile stance towards sexuality.

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Avoid Church Conclusion Contribution Elements Hostile Large Made Matter Part Possible Sexuality Stance Them Theoretical Towards Were Women

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