Malachi 2:15 has been mistranslated and used as a clobber verse to shame abused wives. Some recent English versions have slightly improved their translation of this verse, but to my knowledge none have given serious consideration to how Myles Coverdale translated it in the early 1500s. In Coverdale's translation, God says to husbands: "If you… Continue reading If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says. Updated post.
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Strangulation often co-occurs with coercive control, sexual offences, and image-based abuse
Strangulation is an assault on dignity. When someone chooses to strangle another person, they dehumanise and degrade the person they are strangling. It’s time we talked about sexual strangulation. This dangerous practice, often promoted in mainstream pornography, has now found its way into many young people’s sexual expectations and experiences. It’s time we talked about this… Continue reading Strangulation often co-occurs with coercive control, sexual offences, and image-based abuse