Love covers a multitude of sins is one of the texts that stymies victims of abuse. It is delivered with a wagging finger by other Christians, and it recycles like a mantra in the victim's own mind. We can't ignore this Scripture, but we have to be careful when applying it to the situation of… Continue reading Love covers a multitude of sins, but not all.
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The F Word (forgiveness)
Forgiveness — the F word! Muddled concepts of forgiveness cause immense problems for victims of abuse. One of our Anonymous readers has pointed us to this immensely helpful interview with David Augsburger (author of Caring Enough to Confront and Freedom of Forgiveness), entitled The F Word: Forgiveness and Its Limitations. She says "It’s a very… Continue reading The F Word (forgiveness)
