Blog Carnival: Speaking Out on Abuse
Life as a Christian Woman will be hosting a blog carnival to discuss issues relevant to today’s women of faith. For the first edition, the issue is Christian women and domestic violence.
After reading several articles on the internet, it became clear to me that there is often a disparity of opinion between men and women on the issue of coping with domestic violence in Christian marriage. Many prominent male evangelists, including Dr. James Dobson, advise women in abusive situations to “leave while the heat is on” and then return. In other words, women are to put their very lives in danger over and over again with the goal of changing their husband’s behavior. This is so wrong on so many levels. Or is it? It is time for Christian women to make their voices heard on this issue. Here is your chance.
For further reading, this article by Bill Berkowitz is a great place to start. To participate in this blog carnival, simply send your entries to Aprilfreelance@aol.com, or use the contact link in the sidebar. Submission deadline is August 13, 2007. Entries will be posted on this site, with links included where provided, on August 15, 2007. This blog carnival will also be listed at Blog Carnival.com if you wish to visit me there.
All opinions on coping with domestic abuse from a Christian view are welcome, but please follow these guidelines:
- Entries should focus on domestic abuse in Christian marriage. Childhood abuse, abuse by church leaders, etc. are separate issues that need to be addressed separately.
- Please do not use full names except for people already in the public eye (such as televangelists). We are here to express ourselves from a Biblical basis and as Christian women, not to accuse.
- I realize domestic abuse is a heated issue for many people, men and women alike. Write your entry, set it aside for a little while, then go back and read it again before submitting. Sometimes when we write from heated emotions, we say things or reveal things we later regret.
- Anonymous posts are acceptable. Please state in your entry if you do not wish your name or link to your own website to appear.
I look forward to reading your opinions on this important issue. Invite your friends to speak up and speak out.
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August 4th, 2007 at 10:27 am
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August 12th, 2007 at 9:41 am
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August 16th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Great issue and one I’ve pondered myself. It depends on what day you talk to me as to which side of the fence I might fall. I won’t be submitting this go around, but I’ll definitely be back by to see what responses you get.
August 24th, 2007 at 9:48 am
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November 26th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Thank you. Good work.
December 25th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Not so good as before.