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Transcending Abuse: A Woman’s Use of the Belt, Breastplate, and Sword
By: Constance Phelps | October 30, 2019
None of the articles or sermons regarding forgiveness or the dangers of retaining anger I read had discussion of relationship abuse. To escape the abuser who is part of the fabric of your life, you must garner fury and the wisdom to say it is evil and deplorable.
Racism and Patriarchy—Twin Demons of Abuse
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | October 23, 2019
Welcomed with handclapping and glee, the demeaning of women and people of color was celebrated on the platform and by attendees at the recent Truth Matters Conference. Leading the way was John MacArthur, a mega-church pastor, radio personality, and seminary teacher.
The Imprisonment of Spiritual Abuse
By: Kate A. Johnson | October 16, 2019
Looking back, I see even more clearly the spiritual abuse I suffered over and over. People often ask me how in the world I still believe in God with everything I have been through. It’s easy, I say. It was the people, not God, who abused me and twisted Scripture.
What to Say When Someone Says that Wives Should Stay with Abusive Husbands
By: Chesna Hinkley | September 18, 2019
1 Peter 3 is a tricky passage. It’s often been twisted to pressure abused women to stay with their husbands as a sign of submission. But this passage is not meant to subject women to fear or violence; it is supposed to encourage primary loyalty to Christ, not to husbands.
What's a Man to Do?
By: Eugene Hung | August 4, 2019
In this workshop, former UC Irvine violence prevention educator Eugene Hung discusses ways that men can promote healthy masculinity and stop violence in college settings.
Understanding Double Abuse® and its Consequences
By: Annette Oltmans | August 4, 2019
Double Abuse® exacerbates trauma caused by original abuse and can lead a victim to develop complex trauma, or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). This breakout session takes a look at this complicated topic.
Theological Malpractice Stands Culpable in Sexual Abuse
By: Mitch Randall | August 4, 2019
Dr. R. Mitch Randall argues the church must accept responsibility for their part in creating the environment where sexual abuse thrived because the church's teaching of female subservience established male dominance in the culture. .
Pornography for Profit: The Link to Sex Trafficking
By: Sandra Morgan | August 3, 2019
This workshop explores pornography in the context of sex trafficking as a cycle of abuse driven by demand and fueled by greed.
Leading Your Church's Response to #MeToo and #ChurchToo
By: Eugene Hung | August 1, 2019
A pastor-turned-activist for women's rights, Eugene Hung provides practical guidance and recommendations for church leaders seeking to help their faith communities address abuse.
The Abusive Religious Leaders of John 8: How a Misnamed Story Can Help Religious Institutions Deal with Sexual Assault
By: Amy Smith Carman | July 31, 2019
Rather than focusing on a woman and her sin, the focus in this story is on a group of sinful, male, religious leaders who use their privilege to try to kill a woman to solidify their power.