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The 1611 King James Bible gave “if he hates her, put her away” as an alternate translation of Malachi 2:16.

Barbara Roberts12 Comments

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.

What does ‘pray continually’ really mean?

Barbara Roberts19 Comments

a) Like a man in prison ever desires to be delivered, whether he be eating or drinking or sleeping, and like someone who is sick desires always to be whole, so every true Christian prays continually — yea, even when he seems not to pray. For prayer consists not in much babbling (Matthew 6:7), but… Continue reading What does ‘pray continually’ really mean?