Although we are seeing positive changes when it comes to this, it’s still a huge problem in so many circles. Worth reposting.
How Churches Unwittingly Promote Domestic Abuse
The other day I sat down with a precious daughter of the King and listened to her story. As survivor of domestic violence and advocate for victims, I almost knew the ending of the story before she got half way through, because I’ve heard similar accounts so many times. Once again, I was grieved to hear that another church had turned its back on a faithful member, and embraced the abuser. Once again, I saw the hurt and bewilderment that comes from being first abused by the one who promised to love and cherish till death, and then suspected (even blamed) by the church entrusted with the care of her soul.
I’ve worked with victims of domestic violence for nearly 20 years, and in all this time a several common patterns have emerged, but the most egregious is that when they finally get up…
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I read the previous article but the truths here are worth repeating often! Thank you for pressing on in this plight.
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