When Matthew 18 Breaks Down — by Persistent Widow, one of our readers

(Note from Jeff C and Barb: We are publishing this post to hold churches accountable and to expose the injustices they effect.) *** "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not… Continue reading When Matthew 18 Breaks Down — by Persistent Widow, one of our readers

Preserve the Marriage At All Costs?

The following letter, modified in form just slightly for anonymity, is an actual note from a conservative pastor written recently to an abuse victim (a woman) in response to her question about his position on divorce.  He knows the details of the many years of abuse that she has endured at her abuser-husband's hands.  He… Continue reading Preserve the Marriage At All Costs?