The Church and Women

If the church fathers intended to suppress women, and if those who accepted the Canon as it is today with the agenda of suppressing women, then why did they let this verse into Gal 3:28?

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. KJV

"When it comes to faith and God's promises, there really is no gender distinction. Both male and female alike are acceptable in the body of Christ. Women were not treated well in Paul's day. Both the Gentile and the Jewish culture placed women in inferior positions — almost as property. The ancient Jewish historian Josephus pointed out that "woman is inferior to man in every way" (Against Apion 2.24). Christianity liberated women as God's creations with worth and abilities that could be used for God's kingdom. Just to announce that barriers have been removed does not mean that all prejudice has been overcome. This requires faith and being clothed with Christ. More than tolerance and superficial harmony, it requires a real change of heart and actions." (from The Life Application Commentary Series Copyright © 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000 by the Livingstone Corporation. Produced with permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.)