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Emotional Abuse and Your Faith

Emotional Abuse and Your Faith
Collection of Articles, Video, and audio I have found on Emotional and Verbal Abuse. I have been searching for ones that are geared towards the faith based prospective. It is not just towards one but many faiths. Links have been included with article

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Emotional Abuse and Your Faith Extra Resources
2008-11-13 18:52:00
I have a blog roll with relating sites regarding Abuse and Faith . I have been slowing adding to the list lately, because I had neglected for a while!I wanted to point them out, and you can also see some others that have been there for a while. I will be adding more soon!Links - I tried to place general links to places of interest!Broken PeopleThe Description:This is a community for people who are struggling and searching. Life can be fine one day and unstable the next. Sometimes the people you count on the most let you down or abandon you. One day you have a good job and financial security; the next day you are homeless and destitute.But in the midst of all your life storms, there is hope! You may find glimmers of hope here and there through the generosity and compassion of fellow travelers. But the hope you can count on for all eternity, that pulls you through the darkest night and deepest pit, comes only from one source--your Creator who made you and loves you.I'm a broken,...
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Behind Closed Doors
2008-10-31 21:55:00
First Baptist Wilson posted a sermon on domestic violence. Its called behind closed doors....its worth the read!Thank you First Baptist Wilson for your inspiring sermon on domestic abuse!
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The Emotionally Destructive Relationship
2008-10-31 02:37:00
Leslie Vernick speaks on this program about 'The Emotionally Destructive Relationship '. I thought it was a very good discussion, and spoke about how we need to realize how we could be an enabler at times. Some people do take offense to that, but as I look back at my own life I was almost molded into that role. Heck I remember early on wondering if maybe I took being LADY LIKE to a harmful level! I mean people were encouraging me to be MORE so, and I felt I did that also...lol (giggles) I even remember trying to be Marsha Brady at one time just trying to fit into the mold of what would make things work! Okay! Maybe not funny, but I have to giggle at myself when I remember that part! The sad part is the extremes I went to, and the lies that were told to me! NOT ONCE could the possibility be MAYBE it wasn't ME to the extreme it was being stated. That's the part I think some of the simplistic advice givers don't realize! This two to tango deal when I was breaking under th...

Men's Pledge Against Domestic Violence
2008-10-29 21:57:00
GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COMDozens of men attended a rally yesterday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral committing to work against domestic violence. The event was sponsored by Catholic Charities Hawaii.The Star Bulletin recently reported:Men take pledge against rising domestic violenceA rally at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral brings religious and political leaders togetherBy Bali Fergussonbfergusson@starbulletin.comDozen s of men rallied yesterday against Hawaii's tide of domestic violence, which has already claimed the lives of eight women in the past 12 months.The men, wearing the white ribbon of men against men's violence toward women, and bearing placards with anti-domestic violence slogans, recited a pledge:"I pledge to seek equality and respect in all my relationships with women. I commit to lead by example and be a role model to other men and a mentor to our young generation in ways that create a future free of violence for women and children."The rally included more than...
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Sermon on Domestic Violence
2008-10-29 05:44:00
International Student Chaplaincy (ISC) posted a sermon about domestic violence that I wanted to share today.A Sermon by Rev. Waltraut Stroh. Held on the 9th March 2008, ISS, The Hague. The theme is the domestic violence.A new letter of Paul to Christians in all continentsDear brothers and sisters in our Lord Jesus Christ,Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.I received a letter signed by many sisters and some brothers from different countries asking for my opinion and advice on a family issue which they call domestic violence. I was shocked to read about the behaviour of many husbands all over the world. Therefore I write this letter and I strongly urge you to read it carefully.My brothers, how can you treat your wives in such a way, beat them and misuse them? Were they not given to you by God? How can this happen within the church of Christ? Did you forget what I wrote earlier to you, that you are the body of Christ? That all parts are of equal import...
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The Role of God's people, Domestic Violence
2008-10-27 14:21:00
Taking Back Your Power had a very moving article about the Place of God's people within the role of domestic violence issues.2 Samuel 22:1-3, 18, 48-50: And David spoke the words of the song to the Lord in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hands of his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said, ?The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence?He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too strong for me?The God who executes vengeance for me, and brings down peoples under me, who also brings me out from my enemies; you even lift me above those who rise up against me; you rescue me from the violent man. Therefore, I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the nations, and I will sing praises to Your name.In the scripture lesson today, King David sings a song of thanksgiving for God?s prote...
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Pastor Crusades Against Domestic Violence
2008-10-26 14:24:00
The Chicago Defender wrote a story about a pastor that is taking up the cause of domestic violence within the church...and in LIFE! I applaud him for this stand, but I wish it didn't take the tragic events that he had to deal with in his neighborhood.Richardson had never considered volunteering his service as an advocate against domestic violence. That is, until his neighbor, Patricia Marble, was murdered on July 11 and her boyfriend, Sampson Ashby, was arrested by police as the prime suspect. Greatly disturbed by the incident, Richardson was determined to see what he could do to prevent such a tragedy from ever happening to anyone else in his community. I hope other pastor's follow his lead, and don't wait until something awful has to happen! I know at times it does take this type of happening to open some eyes to the issue. I will admit that part! I hope Pastor Richardson has great success in his crusade against Domestic Violence !
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Mary Winkler has Custody of the Children
2008-10-26 03:43:00
I have to admit I was surprised when I read this recently. Don't know how I could have missed it, since it happened at the beginning of the month of August. Mary Winkler picked up her daughters from their grandparents and took them to her home in McMinnville, according to a newspaper report.The Jackson Sun article mentioned:The Commercial Appeal reported on its Web site that Winkler, who was convicted last year of killing her preacher husband, reached an agreement with her in-laws that allows the children to live with their mother. The newspaper cited an unnamed source in the report.The grandparents are the ones that frought even supervised visitation, and wanted her parental rights taken away. Now they are in agreement that the children will live with her? You have to seriously wonder what happened there.Dan and Diane Winkler of Huntingdon, the girls' paternal grandparents, took custody of the children following Mary Winkler 's arrest in the slaying of their son, Matthew Winkler,...
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Domestic Violence Ads with children - I guess the truth hurts!
2008-10-25 18:08:00
Dallas Domestic Violence Center has ads that have children in them.FamilyPlace.Org placed some ads on the sides of buses within the Dallas area. You can click the link to see a news story about people's reactions to them. I'm sure for some these are over the top, but the truth hurts at times.I hope it does offend personally. Its reality....I would ask them, 'What do you plan to do about it?'Children - no matter what the gender in the family that does the offending - do follow in their parents footsteps.The truth hurts! YEP I went off my beaten path today! Associated Press:Associated Press - October 23, 2008 3:35 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - A domestic violence shelter's new awareness campaign features ads on Dallas buses showing children -- and captions such as, "One day my husband will kill me."The ads appear on and inside several Dallas Area Rapid Transit buses.The executive director of The Family Place, Paige Flink says the ads are designed to shock people.She told The Dallas Mor...
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Emotional Abuse and Your Faith Extra Resources
2008-10-24 21:54:00
I have a blog roll with relating sites regarding Abuse and Faith . I have been slowing adding to the list lately, because I had neglected for a while!I wanted to point them out, and you can also see some others that have been there for a while. I will be adding more soon!Links - I tried to place general links to places of interest!Broken PeopleThe Description:This is a community for people who are struggling and searching. Life can be fine one day and unstable the next. Sometimes the people you count on the most let you down or abandon you. One day you have a good job and financial security; the next day you are homeless and destitute.But in the midst of all your life storms, there is hope! You may find glimmers of hope here and there through the generosity and compassion of fellow travelers. But the hope you can count on for all eternity, that pulls you through the darkest night and deepest pit, comes only from one source--your Creator who made you and loves you.I'm a broken,...
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Faith Based Domestic Violence Abuser Database
2008-10-24 16:25:00
Because it matters posted a story about a domestic violence data base. I have to wonder what an uproar this is going to cause! I do think it is needed. What an awesome idea, and as Alexis A. Moore mentioned it can be called "with a click of a mouse a life can be saved!"I think that is true!The weaker vessel's site states: The name, "The Weaker Vessel", was derived from The Holy Bible, (I Peter Chapter 3 Verses 7-9) where The Word Of God explains how husbands and wives are to treat each other.Verses 7,8 & 9 reads:"Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto The Weaker Vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered. Finally, be all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous. Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing; but contrariwise blessings; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing." The Word ...
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Jerome Preacher Charged with Battery
2008-10-24 08:02:00
Bischop Accountability had an article about this pastor, and his charges of domestic violence among other things. Some of the quotes just really stuck me as odd!But Ron told Nunnally that Darlene threw the first punch - though he admits that she was indeed resisting his sexual advances. He said he thought her reluctance was just part of a game until she hit him."That's when I realized this is crazy, what are we doing?" he told Nunnally. "I thought maybe I could make her do it â?- but she didn't want to, so it just got physical from there."He acknowledges that they fought and that he twice punched her, but he maintains that Darlene was the aggressor, that he never choked her or kept her from calling for help.The article also speaks about how this had happened in the past, and how his wife didn't wish to risk his reputation as pastor. She didn't return the calls from the interview, but they spoke to others that had seen her bruised up before.According the Magic Valley this isn'...
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Forgiveness - what is it really?
2008-10-23 22:29:00
So many times I have read or heard these messages of forgive and forget like God does. To me it seems like they don't wish to confront the sin as mentioned in Matthew. To me its a counterdiction of scripture. I mean which is it? Confront sin or forgive and forget? It seems to me this is handled upon the parties comfort level. If they don't wish to face the abuser - forgive and forget is used. We can forgive and forget as the saying goes if the person turns from their sin, but if they are constantly asking for forgiveness for the same sin? There is no heart change there, and that is what God asks of everyone. It seems discernment needs to be used.Forgiveness to me is for US and not for anyone else! I see it as God's way of telling us he doesn't wish us to harbor contempt and other burdens that would hold us down. He wants us to let it go, and he asks us to pray for them to help us do just that! Forgiveness is a tool to have a heart change as God would wish us to have. Abusers wil...

Abuse Changes how you Grow
2008-10-22 21:40:00
I found this video on Godtube called "Abuse Changes how you Grow ", and I realize she is speaking to those that have experience child abuse. To me it helped as I look back on my life, and look at other experiences I had in life. It also helps me view abusers in a different wasy as well. I think at times when you start to understand things you learn to deal with them differently. To me it helps shows me the brokeness of the person who feels they are strong...when they aren't.You can move on and learn to view things in life in a healthier fashion. Abuse can warp how we view things, and so YES abuse does change how you grow!
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October - Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
2008-10-21 16:17:00
Link to Me, Myself and I Blog postA very touching story about a survior, and how she changed her life!Since,I reflected on what I should say.I want to offer hope.My life is as different as night and day since I was in shelter.Enteringshelter was the best gift I ever gave myself although I didn't see it that wayat the time.When I entered I couldn't have been lower physically,mentally,spiritually and financially.It was maybe the darkest time in my life.I was hopeless.I entered because I didn't know what else to do.I guess looking back it was the last of what survival instincts I had left.I was suicidal.Not that I was going to harm myself necessarily but it was more like if I was diagnosed with cancer I would have refused treatment;if I was going to be struck by a car I wouldn't have jumped out of the way.I was put on a suicide watch for 45 days.To say I was despondent would be an understatement.I can recall my first time on the patio at the shelter after completing my intake and s...
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Forgotten Victims of Domestic Violence - the Children
2008-10-20 19:07:00
As I read people of faith's reactions to those spouses that speak of domestic violence I have to wonder if they remember the what I feel is the forgotten victims of domestic violence...the children.Ward of Court wrote a post recently, and I wonder at times if people that enable abusers stop to think about the children - and how this impacts their lifes greatly as well. It seems the author of this blog lost both her parents one night. Her mother was killed, and her father landed in prision.This is the reason why I write about my mom. I want her example to shine brightly and help others being victimized by Domestic Violence . Although her murderer, my father, is about to leave prison with a whole life ahead of him, he hasn?t left behind a legacy. His life in my opinion is empty, wasted. My mother, although dead, will still live on as her example helps others. This will be her legacy ? A legacy of self-discovery, self-love and resurrection. For many leaving an abusive insignificant o...
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Speak out about faith and domestic violence
2008-10-19 18:56:00
EDC Creations eSpot has an article about an author named Cheryl Lacy Donovan. Cheryl Donovan is the award winning author of Women What the Hell are You Thinking and the soon to be released Ministry of Motherhood.I enjoyed this quote:The bottom line is, love should never hurt. Domestic violence is never acceptable. It goes contrary to any religious teachings. Expecting a victim of domestic violence to simply pray about a situation and expect it to go away is ludacris. Encouraging a victim to keep the family together because it is what God would want is not scriptural or moral. Communities of faith need to open their eyes and understand the important role that they play in the fight against domestic violence. Training programs and outreach can assist congregants who may be experiencing physical or psychological abuse.Good for Cheryl Donovan and her speaking out about faith and domestic violence!
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