As Christians we are all called to prioritise the needs of widows and orphans. Abused wives are the equivalent of widows. Sandra Glahn says the Greek word for 'widow' was broad enough to include divorcees. In Christian spaces, abused wives often endure more suffering than widows. Widows are bereaved and alone, but abused wives suffer… Continue reading A plea to egalitarian academics and advocates in Christendom
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Misapplying “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Many people quote 'Father forgive them for they know not what they do' when they’re talking to victims of abuse. In this post I'll briefly explain why it's unhelpful to quote that saying at victims. If you want to learn more, read my updated post Three Kinds of Forgiveness. When Jesus was saying “Father, forgive… Continue reading Misapplying “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”
