Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
How can we wisely understand the part demons might be playing in the abuser's life? And might demons be slowing a victim's recovery from abuse and impeding her sanctification? First, let's be clear about terminology. The term "demon-possessed" is misleading. Generally speaking, we are better off saying that a person is influenced by a demon,… Continue reading What part might demons play in the lives of the abusers? And in the lives of victims?
Sin-levelling comes from the mistaken idea that all sins are equally bad in the sight of God and all sinners deserve to be treated equally. When a victim of domestic abuse reaches out for help, people often respond by making sin-levelling statements. Here are some examples of sin-levelling statements: "We're all sinners. Your spouse is… Continue reading Sin-levelling produces injustice. The Bible says there are degrees of sin.
