We've been talking recently about Why Are Pastors Afraid to Permit Divorce for Abuse? So far, we've come up with this list of reasons why pastors are afraid: Pharisaical religion uses fear to keep people in bondage. Pharisaical religion teaches that the first is first; the last must remain last, and the first can oppress… Continue reading Dealing with a spiritual stronghold
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Converting statements into questions – a skill for bystanders who want to help victims of abuse
Those who seek to help survivors of abuse often find their well-intentioned remarks fall like lead balloons. The survivors don't respond with alacrity, gratitude or even (sometimes) civility. What causes this mismatch? Why are so many well-intentioned comments received so poorly? What's the static on the line causing this interference? Being a survivor myself and… Continue reading Converting statements into questions – a skill for bystanders who want to help victims of abuse
