Bitterness is often a term used to shame and blame victims of abuse who are seeking help from their churches. This post is second in a series addressing the concept of bitterness in the Bible and what it really means in context. The first post in this series addressed the root of bitterness in Hebrews, explaining… Continue reading The “gall of bitterness” in Acts — it isn’t resentment, by Rebecca Davis
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
A Rape on the Subway — by Jessica Fore
Jessica Fore's latest post is A Rape on the Subway. It starts with a parable about how bystanders often respond poorly to victims of abuse, and then Jessica explains how Christians and churches ought to respond to victims of abuse. We won't re-publish it here as we are hoping you will click on the link and read… Continue reading A Rape on the Subway — by Jessica Fore
