‘Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue’: Positions of Power & Torah Justice
We must ensure that those in power do not succumb to human weakness, depriving those in their charge of the justice that God so passionately wants for all.
Identifying Spiritual Abuse
Today, it is darkly comedic, the irony of this moment. At the time, it was crushing. Who was I to propose such a thing? Had I witnessed any of what I thought I’d witnessed?
Jesus Invited Women to Take Their Place
Throughout history, women overwhelmingly have been silenced when they’ve had a truth to tell, so much so that it felt detrimental to speak up. A waste of words. Yet Jesus, who came to make all things right, who came to overthrow power structures that demean and oppress, gave women a voice when others didn’t.
Silence: The Facilitator of Clergy Abuse
The epidemic of clergy misconduct is not only the abuse itself, but the Silence that enables the abuse to continue to exponentially harm people. While perpetrators will always exist, the damage they do can be diminished and halted with a way to break through the Silence that protects power.
Is Killing Lisa Montgomery the Best Version of Justice We Have?
None of us is above reproach and none of us is beyond redemption. That is a core truth of the Christian faith. And it is a truth that is undermined every time we execute someone.
To My White Evangelical Friends: A Response to the Exit Polls
How often does revival have to walk out of church in order to survive? How many awakened souls will have to leave the institution before the pain of staying the same is perceived as greater than the pain of change? Is there some way to expedite the process?
Why Racial Reconciliation Isn’t The Answer to Racial Violence
It’s wrong to hold the abused partner equally responsible for reconciling with the abuser
Advent 3: Turning Aside from Fear & Abusive Systems
John taught them how to live without abusing other people.
Ending the Year #MeToo Went to Church, Wheaton Summit to Discuss Evangelical Response
There’s never been a more important time to address the topic of sexual misconduct in the church.
The Church’s Oppression of Women
Christianity has a history of manipulating the Bible to reinforce patriarchy.