'Safe Church: How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities' (book review)
This book is not just another call for church reform — it is a clarion call for the dismantling of spiritual abuse and systemic sexism.
Sarah McDugal
Op-ed contributor
Abuse has been mischaracterized as 'women’s issues'
One of the greatest obstacles to men speaking out against abuse is the normalization of exploitation.
Trump's election win and a Christian lesson on loyalty
No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, your highest calling remains unchanged.
Should churches allow sex offenders to hold leadership roles?
In secular professions such as medicine, a physician known to sexually assault patients would be stripped of their credentials.
To Church: Protect your abuse victims—don't abuse them a second time
Regardless of intent, double abuse typically leaves a stronger impact than initial abuse. Double abuse teaches victims that people of God will not stand up for you.
5 stages of abuse: Teach your teens to avoid toxic relationships
What your teen needs to know, more than how to play a sport or perform on an instrument or even how to ace a college exam — is how to recognize the five stages of an abusive relationship.
5 ways to protect your child from sexual abuse
A child who feels free to talk to their parents about absolutely anything, is a child more likely to tell you when something happens.
Steven Crowder and 'no-fault divorce'
If you are reading this and you’re wondering if your own relationship is simply difficult or actually abusive, this free crash course will help you find safe answers.
The Church's problem: Pornification of Christian sex
As I’ve observed the firestorm of Butler’s hotly debated article, I was left with so many questions. Indeed, in what universe did a book describing the vagina as a Most Holy Place get labeled the “Protestant magnum opus on sexual ethics we’ve been waiting for”?
Happily never after: Clinging to faith after purity culture (part 2)
Every day offers a fresh set of choices waiting to be made. Fairy tales may not exist, but you can still choose happily ever after. Or not … all the choices are yours to make.
