Research considers how Christian women cope with domestic abuse - UQ News Online - The University of Queensland: "She said while talking to women for her study, she heard tales of church leaders telling them to respect their husbands and forgive them for their abusive actions.
“Forgiveness doesn't mean reconciliation, and some of these women were forced to endure abuse for years because they were told leaving their husbands would be a greater sin,” Dr Baker said. "
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Shelly there's a great blog out there also called EMOTIONAL ABUSE & FAITH. Takes many of these types of religion/control issues into question in the area of abuse.
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Thanks! I blogged aboutit--good site.
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