Awakening the Evangelical Church to Domestic Abuse
Many people are unaware of the injustice which Christian victims of domestic abuse suffer in churches. Unpacking the erroneous notion that 'God hates divorce' is a vital element of giving justice to the abused. Where did the notion that 'God hates divorce' come from? It came into being through the King James Bible. I will… Continue reading The 1611 King James Bible gave “if he hates her, put her away” as an alternate translation of Malachi 2:16.
Ruth M Davis has updated her article Altars Covered in Tears – Malachi [Internet Archive link]. So I have updated my blog post about it. Ruth's now says: The women weep because their husbands despise them. Malachi holds up Abraham as an example of a man with an excellent spirit toward his wife, and exhorts… Continue reading The women weep because their husbands despise them – Update on Malachi 2
