Relationship Truth: Unfiltered

The Church's Role in Combating Domestic Violence

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    • Theology of Suffering and Authority
    • Discussion on imbalance of theology related to suffering and authority
  • Magnification of male headship and sacrifice over safety and protection of the oppressed
  • Lack of focus on misuse and cautions of authority
    • Abuse of Authority and Accountability
    • Constituted and delegated authority in the church
  • Power comes with responsibility and accountability
  • The church's duty to hold authority figures accountable for misuse
    • Jesus' Teachings on Leadership
    • Jesus' warnings against the misuse of authority
  • Connection to domestic abuse involving various forms of power and control
  • The church's slow response to addressing these abuses
    • Restoration and Consequences of Sin
    • Biblical references to power under versus power over
  • The role of accountability and honesty in theological commitments
  • Expectation of servant leadership and its importance
    • Hope for Marriages Affected by Domestic Abuse
    • Finding hope and change through the gospel
  • The focus on individual safety and sanity over marital restoration
  • Importance of setting boundaries and personal growth for both partners
    • Domestic Abuse: Definitions and Dynamics
    • Misuse of power and patterns of coercive behavior
  • The importance of recognizing power dynamics in abuse
  • Differentiating between isolated acts and ongoing patterns of control
    • Can Women Be Abusive?
    • Acknowledgment of women's potential for abusive behavior
  • Differences in power dynamics and impact between men and women
  • Examples of women abusing power in certain contexts
    • Nonviolent Resistance and Personal Agency
    • Encouraging nonviolent forms of resistance
  • The significance of maintaining dignity and agency
  • Practical advice on resisting control without escalating violence
    • ...more
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    Relationship Truth: UnfilteredBy Leslie Vernick