One of our readers, Kathy, wrote this in a reply to a question Jeff C asked her in a thread. We thought it was so helpful we have obtained Kathy's permission to make it into a post. I have put the hurtful and damaging messages from the 'c'hurch into bold font. This story also illustrates… Continue reading How pre-marital counselling kept this woman entrenched in an abusive marriage — by Kathy
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Allowing For Divorce Is Not Enough
One of the big issues we are taking on here at ACFJ is those churches who disallow divorce in the case of abuse. Jeff C brings this up often and it remains his sticking point (rightly so) with many pastors and teachers. The notion of asking an abuse victim to remain bound to an abuser… Continue reading Allowing For Divorce Is Not Enough
