Post 1 of a three-part series by 'Still Reforming' As Christians, we are familiar with the concept of the “letter of the law” versus the “spirit of the law.” Generally speaking, no matter where you live the law is greatly more concerned with the letter than the spirit. Lawyers, judges, and professionals in the legal arena all… Continue reading The Unsettling ‘Settlement’: A Domestic Abuse Victim’s Shock at Encountering the Legal System
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The ‘just war’ theory: how it relates to divorcing an abuser
Proponents of the ‘just war’ theory believe that aggression against others can be justified under certain conditions. Cicero was the first to argue for such an approach, but St. Augustine (AD 354-430) set forth its classic formulation: Just cause—a defensive war, fought only to resist aggression. Just intent—fought to secure justice, not for revenge, conquest,… Continue reading The ‘just war’ theory: how it relates to divorcing an abuser
