The Church Cares video curriculum produced by the SBC has said something rather stunning about divorce. Near the end of lesson 10, "Pastoral Care and Correction for an Abuser," Brad Hambrick says: "We do not view prolonged separation or divorce as worse than refusing to change abusive behaviours." That is good news. But there's something… Continue reading “Leave the choice to divorce to the victim,” says the SBC’s Church Cares curriculum.
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Divorce in Deuteronomy 21 gives dignity and rights to the woman
Deuteronomy 21:10-14 is designed to restrain misogyny. It says a man must not demean, mistreat, afflict or brutalise his wife. In the event of divorce, he mustn't exploit her, and he mustn't try to coercively control her; he must let her go wherever she wishes. This post was significantly updated in October and November, 2025.… Continue reading Divorce in Deuteronomy 21 gives dignity and rights to the woman
