Is emotional abuse classed as “Domestic Violence”?

"I've only been emotionally abused, would my local Domestic Violence Service help me? All their literature talks about violence, and I've never suffered violence! I'm not sure they would be interested in helping people like me." This is an extremely common thought in victims' minds, and it prevents victims from seeking help from the services… Continue reading Is emotional abuse classed as “Domestic Violence”?

The Bible’s view on premarital sex – is the remedy always “get married”?

Christian women sometimes believe they must marry their boyfriend because he has pressured them into sex before marriage. The reason they believe this is because the Old Testament has a case law saying that if a man has sex with an un-betrothed virgin, he is to marry her. If people in the church become aware… Continue reading The Bible’s view on premarital sex – is the remedy always “get married”?