Pornography for Profit: The Link to Sex Trafficking
2019 “Created to Thrive” CBE International Conference The crime of human trafficking is a human rights offense. Like trafficking in weapons or drugs, it is
September 25, 2019
Topic: Abuse
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What to Say When Someone Says that Wives Should Stay with Abusive Husbands
Editor’s Note: This article is one of a nine-part series on difficult Bible passages titled “What to Say…” 1 Peter 3 is a tricky passage. It’s
September 19, 2019
The Abusive Religious Leaders of John 8: How a Misnamed Story Can Help Religious Institutions Deal with Sexual Assault
This article focuses on John 7:53–8:11, the narrative commonly called The Adulterous Woman, The Story/Pericope of the Adulterous Woman, or the Pericope Adulterae. I consider
August 2, 2019
Leading Your Church’s Response to #MeToo and #ChurchToo
2019 “Created to Thrive” CBE International Conference Many pastors have struggled to help their congregations respond wisely and compassionately in the era of #MeToo and
August 1, 2019
When Churches Don’t Believe Victims, They Commit Abuse
We did not find the relationship abusive. We also do not believe that there is need for church discipline […] We found a deep level
July 3, 2019
A Tale of Two Rapes: What Tamar and Bathsheba Teach Us About Power, Consent, and Sexual Violence
Editor’s Note: This is an Evangelical Press Association award winning article. “Does Scripture talk about rape and consent?” This question was posed by a young
June 19, 2019
5 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Tell Your Story of Abuse—Even When People Don’t Want to Hear It
When women come forward about abuse—sexual, religious, emotional, physical, financial, verbal, etc.—reactions often vary widely. Some people cheer on the survivors. Some people question why
May 16, 2019
We Broke the Silence on #ChurchToo. Now It’s Time for #MissionsToo.
The #MeToo movement has successfully pulled back the curtain on hidden misogyny and rampant abuse of women in US culture. #ChurchToo has highlighted the sexism
April 4, 2019
I Was Sexually Abused in the Church and I Thought I Was the Problem
Trigger warning: this article contains numerous graphic accounts of sexual violence. “What’s wrong with me?” I’ve asked myself this question each time I’ve been assaulted
January 17, 2019
Hey Church, We Need to Talk About Consent
Editor’s Note: Each month, we highlight one of CBE’s many valuable resources on the blog. This is one of our Top 20 winners from the
December 20, 2018