So the king said to Ziba, behold all that belongs
to Mephibosheth is yours." And Ziba said,
"I prostrate myself; let me find favor in your sight, O
my lord, the king!" 2 Samuel 16:4
...women are not independent of men but at the same time you cannot
diminish a woman's value by saying she s not fulfilling her purpose if she is not
presently a wife or mother. I think that is where the "Christians" take it too far.
A person can be considered a whole complete human being...