A poetic 'sensitivity review' of Josh Butler's "Beautiful Union: How God's Vision for Sex Points Us to the Good, Unlocks the True, and (sort of) Explains Everything". PS. it's a terrible book. Josh is entranced by flights of fancy, sacred temple conjugal blooms— "the generous sacrifice" by men who orgasms seed hospitable wombs.
Tag: Barbara Roberts
Warning signs that a man might be an abuser
Sometimes a man courts or dates a woman and she thinks he is fine. But after they marry he reveals his abusive nature. This can happen to any woman.
Returning to writing?
After a break of eleven months, I'm considering returning to writing at this blog. I am no longer burned out. The burnout lifted in December 2022, but I've still got to be careful with what I do with my time and how much nervous energy I expend. I am easily triggered, so I can't predict… Continue reading Returning to writing?
Barbara Roberts is giving up writing for the public
I have decided to give up writing for the public. I made this decision about 3 a.m. on Friday 22 April. I had been very depressed and suffering from high anxiety and insomnia for weeks, if not months, before I made the decision. I had also been battling suicide. That night it became really clear… Continue reading Barbara Roberts is giving up writing for the public
John MacArthur’s bad shepherding and how churches respond to domestic abuse.
Saiko Woods has interviewed me about the church's responsibility to respond to domestic abuse, and how John MacArthur and Grace Community Church (GCC) treated Eileen Gray and David Gray. In the interview, Saiko asked me six questions. I've put time stamps for where each question occurs in the video. What contributing factors were involved in… Continue reading John MacArthur’s bad shepherding and how churches respond to domestic abuse.
John MacArthur publicly shamed and ex-communicated a mother for refusing to reconcile with her abusive husband
John MacArthur's sins are in the news again. And he has not repented. This time he has been exposed for how he and Grace Community Church abused a woman for refusing to reconcile with her abusive husband. Note: This post has been updated by adding extra links in the Further Reading and Viewing section at… Continue reading John MacArthur publicly shamed and ex-communicated a mother for refusing to reconcile with her abusive husband
Messages used by psychological abusers — domestic abusers and governments
In psychological abuse, the abuser conveys messages in order to steer and control the feelings, thinking and behaviour of his target. This article compares messages used by domestic abusers with messages used by governments and corporate media. Understanding the similarities and parallels may help you make sense of the confusion that is around you. We… Continue reading Messages used by psychological abusers — domestic abusers and governments
A Cry For Justice 