Amelia  SCN

The historic centenary celebration of Women’s Day  on 8^th March by the VJ Parivar was a fitting toast to womanhood.  The panel discussion, skit, song, dance and media presentation made it a wholesome celebration.  The ‘interplay’ between Biblical understanding of women rooted in patriarchy, of the old, and the modern emerging and empowered woman of the present, was well portrayed.

The real image of the woman as equal, complimentary, life-giver was not only depicted but also put into practice through the panel discussion.  This was one of the key parts of the programme.  Three women, belonging to different religious backgrounds discussed various issues connected to women.  They were also the chief guests, thus making this a truly Women’s Day celebration.

The atmosphere created was all to show that a woman can rise above any hurdle, as each woman had resources and strengths deep down which only had to be tapped and developed.

The presence of  many men seemed to deepen the celebrations as it should that there were many men who thought differently and were there to make many a women’s dream of being treated as an equal a reality.

Thus the idea that shone forth was that the Reign of God was indeed present where the Queendom of God was awakened and empowered.

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