She bravely opposed tyrannous states. We have the witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Nienioller against Hitler. Consider the separate hallmarks of varying denominations through the years. The picture is that of a victorious army, clothed in righteousness. Its banner is the Spirit, lifting high the blessed gospel of Christ.
Light scatters darkness and life banishes death.
It is the basis for democracy and most human law. It is the basis for education for all. It underlies much of the advanced social legislation of the twentieth century. Before Jesus came to earth, there were, so to speak, no women or children. It is only since Christ was born in Bethlehem that we see heaven in the eyes of a pure woman or a little child.