I recently discovered the blog Tolerant Jesus Meek & Mild [Internet Archive link]. The blogger obviously understands the dynamics of abuse and how the Bible is misinterpreted in ways that enable abusers and encumber the victims of abuse. He or she has been a student at Moody Bible Institute. The posts show a pretty good… Continue reading Tolerant Jesus Meek and Mild — a blog I recommend
Tag: getting free
Theologians on Grounds for Divorce Digest
Here are the four posts in my series Theologians on Grounds for Divorce. 1. Thomas Cranmer on divorce for abuse 2. Puritans who said abuse was grounds for divorce 3. David Clyde Jones - A contemporary PCA theologian who said that abuse is grounds for divorce 4. Liam Goligher - a PCA theologian who says… Continue reading Theologians on Grounds for Divorce Digest
The Bible verse that supports victims of domestic abuse – John Sandeman, Eternity News
The book of Malachi, tucked away at the end of the Old Testament, contains a gem of a verse (sentence) that gives the lie to the idea that people should not divorce but endure abuse in marriage. Abuse campaigner Barbara Roberts has released an academic paper on this verse – and Eternity News thinks her… Continue reading The Bible verse that supports victims of domestic abuse – John Sandeman, Eternity News
Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse — a paper by Barbara Roberts
The translation and application of Malachi 2:16 is very significant when dealing with domestic abuse. I have published a paper Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse. The paper examines and compares the ancient textual witnesses to that verse, how the verse has been variously translated into English,… Continue reading Malachi 2:16, ancient versions and English translations, and how they apply to domestic abuse — a paper by Barbara Roberts
If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says.
Many Christians believe that God hates divorce. This mistaken idea comes from mis-translations of Malachi 2:16. I have been rebutting the idea that 'God hates divorce' since 2008. I wrote about it in my book Not Under Bondage. I am in the process of revising my book and the chapter on Malachi will be entirely… Continue reading If a man hates his wife he should set her free from the marriage. That’s what Malachi 2:16 says.
The 1611 King James Bible gave “if he hates her, put her away” as an alternate translation of Malachi 2:16.
Many people are unaware of the injustice which Christian victims of domestic abuse suffer in churches. Unpacking the erroneous notion that 'God hates divorce' is a vital element of giving justice to the abused. Where did the notion that 'God hates divorce' come from? It came into being through the King James Bible. I will… Continue reading The 1611 King James Bible gave “if he hates her, put her away” as an alternate translation of Malachi 2:16.
A dog’s experience of domestic abuse
Jenny's Story: Observations of Life from a Three Year Old 'Sheltie' Jenny's story was written by 'Kathryn', who uses a pseudonym because her X gets in stalking mode when the mood strikes him. Kathryn’s blog is Escaping the ‘trap’ of domestic violence. [Re-blogged with Kathryn's permission.] Possible trigger warning for those who have witnessed animal abuse—but… Continue reading A dog’s experience of domestic abuse
A Cry For Justice 