The Silent Epidemic

Countless Christian women are battered every day. Here's how to respond if you or someone you love is abused.

Corrie Cutrer

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November 12, 2007 5:31 PM

Cheri

The issue of family togetherness being seen as "God" is a big problem in churches. I am pushing to make the horrible affects of the abuse something that is acknowledged even while trying to recover from those affects (PTSD, etc.). The record of my life shows that spiritual immersion in Christ and love of service do not exempt a women from the damage if she stays. I cannot tolerate the thought of being back together after decades of abuse and find that the concept that is nearly impossible for the church to compassionately receive.

July 05, 2007 12:05 PM

Five-Star Article

Good information. How often the message is missed in Malachi 2:16 because what we are taught stops at "God hates divorce." But the Amplified version of the very same Scripture makes it clear by continuing with the powerful thought that God ALSO hates a man abusing his wife. God is more concerned about the safety and well-being of the woman and her children, than He is about any marital statistics. The church should be as well.

October 02, 2007 5:37 AM

abi

Good article.Jesus came to set us free so why do we still keep women under bondage?it is true that God hates divorce but He also hates abuse of any form.no woman deserves to be beaten no matter what.men and women are joint-heirs in Christ and we are equal before Him.The Church should not shy away from her responsibility.i won't encourage divorce but at the same time i won't counsel any woman to remain in a relationship where she's being turned into a punching bag.good write-up.