From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matthew 11:12) This is a difficult verse to understand. I am not sure that I do. At first glance it seems to speak of the enemies of the kingdom of heaven violently… Continue reading Violence of Action: A Proposal for Dealing With Abusers Hiding in Our Churches
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Has the Church Embraced the Mindset of Sharia Law in Abuse Cases?
In 2008, the United Nations condemned the stoning to death of a 13 year old girl for fornication. Her crime? She was gang raped and then sentenced to death by a Sharia court. In 2013, a Norwegian woman was visiting Dubai on business and was raped by a Muslim man. When she reported the rape, she was arrested,… Continue reading Has the Church Embraced the Mindset of Sharia Law in Abuse Cases?
