If there are signs of true repentance, what can pastors offer the abuser? Do many abusers have access to the right type of ministry to help them with long-term growth and accountability? This question was recently asked by an Anonymous commenter at Morven's Blog. I have slightly paraphrased Anonymous comment. Any pastor can find out, by… Continue reading If the abuser shows signs of repentance, what should pastors do? And what if there is no repentance?
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Is there something in the victim that the perpetrator latches on to? And do women ‘attract’ abusers?
Some people think there is something in the victim that the perpetrator latches on to, otherwise he wouldn't have someone to abuse. Is this true? Another, perhaps more hurtful way of putting this idea is that victims need to work on why they attract that sort of dynamic. Women often feel great shame because they believe… Continue reading Is there something in the victim that the perpetrator latches on to? And do women ‘attract’ abusers?
