The Idle American

Holy Bible Up Close...

Umpteen years ago, I entitled a speech—cleverly I thought at the time-”From Adam’s Rib to Women’s Lib.”

I provided more details than audiences wanted to know, explaining that with such an expansive title, maybe I wouldn’t wander too far off track.

It was admittedly a weak joke, probably not warranting so much as a grin from women who were digging in heels on matters relative to equality. Surely a ha…