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Domestic Violence in the ecclesia
We often get asked about the prevalence of domestic violence in the Christadelphian community. In the same way as the ABC (Australian...
Nov 25, 20173 min read
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What can we do about domestic abuse? Accept that the problem is real and all too common in our broth
Christ said, “by their fruits you will know them”. We have not always discerned the fruits. In hindsight perhaps there was a detectable...
Jan 27, 20172 min read
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What can we do about it? Change our culture
We should detest pride. We should never allow derogatory language or attitudes toward others to be accepted within our culture. In all...
Jan 26, 20172 min read
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What can we do about it? Prepare our ecclesias to be a refuge for the victims
It is the essence of true religion to care for the fatherless and widows and preparing our ecclesias to do this must be a priority for...
Jan 26, 20171 min read
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How does domestic abuse hide in the ecclesia?
Domestic abuse remains hidden by cycles of abuse with phases of ‘reconciliation’ and calm. In the reconciliation phase the abuser...
Jan 25, 20172 min read
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What can we do about domestic abuse? Believe the victim
A person who has disclosed they are abused has climbed a mountain of shame against an ill-wind: the belief they will neither be believed...
Jan 25, 20172 min read
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