Diane Langberg doesn't seem to believe there are people whose father is the devil — so she doesn't seem to understand the mind of the sociopath. In her book Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores (New Growth Press, 2015), she writes as if all people have active consciences and every person feels bad… Continue reading “Suffering and the Heart of God” by Diane Langberg — Review by Barbara Roberts
Tag: dangerous views on abuse
1. Introducing the Chris Moles series
Chris Moles is seen as an expert in domestic abuse by the biblical counseling movement. But does his teaching line up with Scripture? I believe Chris teaches some good things about domestic abuse, but I have serious concerns as well. This series will set out both my praise and my concerns. The biblical counseling movement… Continue reading 1. Introducing the Chris Moles series
Harmful Counsel Harming Women Is A Church Problem – reblog by Rachael Starke
Paige Patterson’s approach to applying Scripture to the subject of divorce is one that leaders in other, equally broad streams of conservative evangelicalism use. E.g. Heath Lambert, recent president of ACBC, the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Many thanks to Rachael Starke for allowing us to republish her post. Go here to read it at her… Continue reading Harmful Counsel Harming Women Is A Church Problem – reblog by Rachael Starke
Religion of the Pharisees Digest
UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading Religion of the Pharisees Digest
When Ps Jason Meyer mutualized the blame in domestic abuse
In a video posted by Bethlehem Baptist Church, Pastor Jason Meyer introduced Pastor Chris Moles' presentation on domestic abuse at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Meyer explained headship and submission and he gave an example of how he counseled an ‘insensitive husband’. Meyer told the husband, “You’re tearing each other apart”. By saying ‘each other’ Jason Meyer… Continue reading When Ps Jason Meyer mutualized the blame in domestic abuse
If God put you together you’re not allowed to separate — says Dr. Heath Lambert, Executive Director of ACBC
It seems that the biblical counseling world has latched on to the topic of domestic violence. Just this last summer IBCD (Institute of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship) devoted part of their 2017 Summer Conference to the topic of domestic abuse. And in 2018 there are several conferences scheduled that will address domestic abuse: the Faith… Continue reading If God put you together you’re not allowed to separate — says Dr. Heath Lambert, Executive Director of ACBC
Survivor’s story in response to Texas church shooting — a guest post
[May 22, 2022: There have been some changes made to this post. For more information, read the Editors’ notes at the bottom of the post. Editors.] While driving about this morning, I listened to a radio interview about the shooter who killed and hurt people in a church in Texas. It turns out this man… Continue reading Survivor’s story in response to Texas church shooting — a guest post