Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly,… Continue reading What Does God’s Wisdom Look Like in Handling Abuse Cases?
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Violence of Action: A Proposal for Dealing With Abusers Hiding in Our Churches
From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. (Matthew 11:12) This is a difficult verse to understand. I am not sure that I do. At first glance it seems to speak of the enemies of the kingdom of heaven violently… Continue reading Violence of Action: A Proposal for Dealing With Abusers Hiding in Our Churches