Prepare to be freaked out: When a separation has taken place by the desertion of one spouse, the other is not automatically free to marry someone else. Paul's counsel is to remain unmarried or be reconciled. The primary point is that reconciliation of a divided couple is always God's will, not the seeking for someone… Continue reading A Typical Horror Story from an Old Box of Church Records
Category: Unjust church responses
unhelpful responses by pastors and leaders, idolatry of marriage, Pharisaism, legalism, wolves in sheep’s clothing, church discipline misused, cult dynamics, Patriarchy
The Matron of Matthew 18
The Matron of Matthew 18 is the married woman in the church who self-righteously enjoys confronting others with their sins. She particularly enjoys confronting married people who are contemplating divorcing their abusive spouses. This post was written by our reader who goes by the name Friend of the Oppressed. If your brother sins, go and… Continue reading The Matron of Matthew 18