The PCA's Position Paper on Divorce and Remarriage suggests that only physical violence is grounds for divorce. And it assumes that marriage problems are mutually caused so both parties are partly at fault if the marriage is in difficulties. What's more, although the Position Paper — which came out in 1992 — says that an abused spouse… Continue reading The PCA’s Position Paper on Divorce is dangerous for abuse victims
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Neutrality is not neutral
With domestic abuse, it’s not okay for pastors to take a neutral stance vis a vis perpetrator and victim. The church ought to fully support victims while holding perpetrators accountable. Pastors: if you take the neutral stance, you effectively become an ally of the abuser. It means you are taking the view that both parties are… Continue reading Neutrality is not neutral
