I agree with N T Wright in his commentary on this passage where he states that at the start of the 21st Century it’s harder than ever to be a boy. It’s confusing to know what it is to be male, or for that matter female. There’s talk now of discrimination against women from women that refer to themselves as a housewife.Anyone…
Following Jesus, fulfilling His mission, in community together.
Following Jesus, fulfilling His mission, in community together.
Sermons on domestic abuse
Today I’ll be addressing the difficult subject of domestic violence. Taking the opportunity to discuss domestic violence today is grounded in the desire to acknowledge our failures to listen, protect, and aid – along with a commitment do all we can to create a faith culture that listens, protects, and aids our most vulnerable.
Dr Steven Tracy “… the number of times we have seen biblical statements regarding male headship, female submission and God hating divorce outrageously misused against abuse victims”.
Family and domestic violence support services:
1800 Respect national helpline: 1800 737 732
Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811
Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491
Lifeline (24 hour crisis line): 131 114
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
White Ribbon Sunday. A couple of weeks ago we launched into the weighty subject of domestic abuse and from the conversations since it was a timely message.And I began with a confession and an apology. My apology is that I’m a male and males are the primary perpetrators when it comes to domestic abuse. Secondly, I’m…
We’re going to be talking about domestic abuse this morning, and my apology is that I’m a male and males are the primary perpetrators when it comes to domestic abuse. Secondly, I’m a pastor. And what’s been coming out of the royal commission into child sexual abuse is that churches haven’t always heard and acknowledged the cries of the hurting, and acted accordingly…