The Culpability of the Church—When Silence is not “Golden”
One out of every three persons sitting in the pews or chairs in your church on Sunday morning is or has been a victim of
October 26, 2011
Topic: Abuse
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Words that Still Burn
Crack the book that Re-rewrites history And grow new eyes to Legal injustice As a girl I watched Color decide The lines between human and not
September 14, 2011
Reflections on Justice and Hope
In patriarchy, not only is the misuse and abuse of power justified, it is also institutionalized. But the misuse and abuse of power is abominable
September 7, 2011
How Hierarchy Leads to Abuse
Cultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This
July 31, 2011
No Will of My Own
“Home-schooled girls do not need ‘further’ education; they should just prepare for being a wife and mother.” “A daughter should stay at home and serve
May 25, 2011
Abuse: The Elephant in the Sanctuary
We conclude our celebration of Women’s History Month with a sober realization that the abuse of females is inseparable from the study of women’s history,
April 6, 2011
Responding to Abuse in Christian Homes: A Challenge to Churches and their Leaders
Domestic abuse is a horror. It lurks beneath the surface of our collective existence, sometimes raising its ugly head where least expected—in the church or
March 3, 2011
No Place for Abuse: Biblical and Practical Resources to Counteract Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a leading cause of injury and death to women worldwide. Nearly one in four women around the globe is physically or sexually
November 11, 2010
The Abuse of Scripture and its Consequences in Gender Inequality (Part 2)
In my previous column (based on my recently published book, Abusing Scripture), I argued that the “abuse of words” often does violence to the meaning and message of
December 16, 2009
The Abuse of Scripture and its Consequences in Gender Inequality (Part 1)
To abuse Scripture is to do violence to its message and meaning so that its redemptive truth regarding God’s intention for the absolute equality of
December 9, 2009