One of the most empowering things an abuser survivor can do is to prayerfully hand shame back to his or her abuser. Theologians rarely discuss this concept, but it's a frequent biblical theme. Biblical writers often asked God to shame their abusive enemies. [1see below for scripture references]. Most likely, this meant asking God to… Continue reading Prayerfully Hand Shame Back to the Abuser
Victim blaming — what should we do about it?
I've been considering why people are hesitant to believe reports of abuse. Not just that. I'm considering the responses even when they DO believe it. There is a tendency to blame the targets / victims and I have wondered why that is. And here's something that's been a slight comfort to me. It's not just… Continue reading Victim blaming — what should we do about it?
