When Matthew 18 Breaks Down — by Persistent Widow, one of our readers

(Note from Jeff C and Barb: We are publishing this post to hold churches accountable and to expose the injustices they effect.) *** "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not… Continue reading When Matthew 18 Breaks Down — by Persistent Widow, one of our readers

The Nature of Abuse Demonstrated in the Crucifixion of Christ

Last week as I was reading through the Gospel account of Christ's betrayal, arrest, and crucifixion, I was struck with how often this narrative exposes the mentality, nature, and tactics of abuse. This really should not surprise us because abuse is just plain sin. I think that it is in fact perhaps the most "diabolically… Continue reading The Nature of Abuse Demonstrated in the Crucifixion of Christ