The Bible does not show that Christians ought to spend a long time working with abusers calling them to account and educating them on how they should think and behave. God only did a single short counseling session with Cain. He did not take a therapeutic approach by gently inviting Cain to explore his emotions, thoughts and… Continue reading God only did one counseling session with Cain
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Thursday Thought — What a Victim Can Expect in a Typical Evangelical Church
What a Victim Can Expect in a Typical Evangelical Church Victim reports abuse to her pastor. Pastor does not believe her claims, or at least believes they are greatly exaggerated. After all, he "knows" her husband to be one of the finest Christian men he knows, a pillar of the church. Pastor minimizes the severity… Continue reading Thursday Thought — What a Victim Can Expect in a Typical Evangelical Church