'Still married in the sight of God' has been a piece of Christian jargon for centuries. Like the slogan 'God hates divorce,' it has been a cause of injury and entrapment to victims of domestic abuse — as well as to those who have suffered other kinds of marital violation. This article only discusses the… Continue reading ‘Still Married in the Sight of God’ — how this expression has been used in Christendom
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Unhelpful Comments by Well-Meaning People: A coaching clinic for victims of domestic abuse and their supporters
Your platitudes are proverbs of ashes (Job 13:12a NKJV) Domestic abuse victims frequently find themselves misunderstood by those from whom they seek support. Such interchanges can be extremely distressing for victims — they feel at a loss as to how to respond to the attitude of the supporter. Frequently supporters don’t mean to hurt; it… Continue reading Unhelpful Comments by Well-Meaning People: A coaching clinic for victims of domestic abuse and their supporters