Abusers who use Christianity as their façade of choice quite often press the "martyrdom" / "suffering-for-Jesus" card upon their target victim, with the goal of keeping the victim in their evil grip. As I have seen this wickedness in action, it seems to me that it expresses itself in at least two different ways: 1)… Continue reading How Perverted Notions of “Martyrdom” Promote Abuse in the Church
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The Giving Tree: A Picture Of Abuse
I was just reminded of the book "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. It's a book from my childhood often lifted up as a book about true giving, teaching children to be selfless. If you are unfamiliar with the plot, this is what the Wikipedia entry has to say: The book follows the lives of… Continue reading The Giving Tree: A Picture Of Abuse
