Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
People often think Jesus said adultery was the only grounds for divorce, but we’ve misunderstood what Jesus said in Matthew 19 because we haven’t understood the cultural background. When the Pharisees tested Jesus by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?” they were alluding to a dispute between… Continue reading Isn’t adultery the only ground for divorce?
Note From Jeff S: This is a re-blogged post from Hester's blog, Scarlet Letters. While not directly about domestic abuse, Hester's blog contains a detailed criticism of the teachings of Vision Forum, many which reveal a very patriarchal view of family. This post addresses some of the teachings regarding how Vision Forum regards single mothers, and we… Continue reading Guest Post From Hester: Defending the Fatherless (TBB)
