What would Jesus say to men about #MeToo?

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February 24-25, 2018

Introduction:

This is week 2 of a three week series, #MeToo. You’re all aware of this movement that seeks to end abuse, assault and unwanted sexual aggression, and of the many well-known people whose wrongs have come to light. I said last week that I believe this is only the tip of the iceberg. This kind of behavior has been going on so long, and is so widespread that I expect many other well-known people—and countless unknown people—will be outed.

I did some research this week—it was depressing—I share it with you not to depress you, but to make you aware of the extent of the problem. Hard data is difficult to nail down because most abuse—physical or sexual—is not reported. So statistics vary—but it’s ugly no matter how you count it. Estimates for childhood sexual abuse vary from:

That’s sexual abuse; childhood physical abuse or neglect is just as bad.

And domestic or intimate partner violence is epidemic.