I am thinking about Abigail. How often have abused women been instructed to look at Abigail and to rely on God to kill her terrible husband. Surely some have even questioned our faith, our devotion, our veracity when we tell others what goes on behind closed doors and for some reason God hasn't seen fit… Continue reading Thinking of Abigail
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How Perverted Notions of “Martyrdom” Promote Abuse in the Church
Abusers who use Christianity as their façade of choice quite often press the "martyrdom" / "suffering-for-Jesus" card upon their target victim, with the goal of keeping the victim in their evil grip. As I have seen this wickedness in action, it seems to me that it expresses itself in at least two different ways: 1)… Continue reading How Perverted Notions of “Martyrdom” Promote Abuse in the Church
