Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
I've coined two new words: EXPLOITISM and FACADISM. Pronounce the second word with a soft c — FAÇADISM. Exploitism The definition is probably self-evident. Exploitism harms people. It saps, steals, and greedily consumes that which is life-giving. It aim to win regardless of how others may be harmed. It takes what is good and turns… Continue reading Exploitism and Facadism
Most abusers claim to be victims. This is one of the reasons why genuine victims are often disbelieved when they disclose the abuse. When both spouses are claiming to be victims, church leaders often find it hard to tell who is lying. It's a dilemma for the church leaders, and it's devastating for the genuine… Continue reading Discerning the difference between a victim and a liar: lessons from “Pride and Prejudice”
