With domestic abuse, it’s not okay for pastors to take a neutral stance vis a vis perpetrator and victim. The church ought to fully support victims while holding perpetrators accountable. Pastors: if you take the neutral stance, you effectively become an ally of the abuser. It means you are taking the view that both parties are… Continue reading Neutrality is not neutral
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Helping an Abuse Victim without being Duped by the Abuser
If a friend or member of your congregation tells you of the abusive relationship she is enduring, one of the most validating things you can do is to believe her. The validation of being believed empowers the victim and may help her to understand even more clearly the abusive relationship she is in — especially if the… Continue reading Helping an Abuse Victim without being Duped by the Abuser
