Author: Barbara Roberts

Author of "Not Under Bondage: Biblical Divorce for Abuse, Adultery and Desertion". cryingoutforjustice.blog. mysteryofiniquity.blog. Survivor of abuse. Advocate for victims of abuse.

“God hates divorce” is a mistranslation — Malachi 2:16 Digest

Barbara Roberts13 Comments

I believe the best translation of Malachi 2:16 is Myles Coverdale's. His  translation protects and honours the dignity of oppressed women. The first three links feature Coverdale's translation of Malachi 2:16. All links go to posts at this website, unless stated otherwise. “If thou hatest her, put her away, and give her a clothing for… Continue reading “God hates divorce” is a mistranslation — Malachi 2:16 Digest

Bad priests do not triage the problems, they just pontificate from their skull brains (Butler Series)

Barbara Roberts8 Comments

How to be a bad priest:— Write about sex without triaging the problem of sexual trauma. Use language that will re-traumatise survivors of trauma. Characterise all sexual abuse as “violent acts”. Repeat divorce platitudes that you think are true because they’ve been recycled ad infinitum in Christendom. Utter a smidgeon of apology…with an empathy deficit.