Mixed reaction on Twitter to Rihanna speaking out about domestic abuse on &
2009-11-07 09:44:00 In this publicity image released by ABC, Diane Sawyer, left, interviews singer Rihanna about her relationship with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in New York. The interview aired on the morning program "Good Morning America," Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, and will also air Friday on the prime time news program "20/20: Good Morning America". (AP Photo/ABC, Ida Mae Astute) A week before Valentine's Day, R&B singer Chris Brown was being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department for assault on his then-girlfriend pop star Rihanna. After the February 8 notorious fight that put Rihanna in the hospital with a bruised face, an image of her face taken by LAPD was then posted on TMZ's Web site. Nine months later, Rihanna finally...
Thoughts on ACORN scandal
2009-09-20 00:28:00 Thoughts on ACORN: 1. A few employees doing wrong things doesn't mean that ACORN is a bad group. It's hard to have 100% conscientious employees. Maybe the guerrilla reporters just found four or five bad employees (in a row). 2. It wasn't corruption, however. The worker who accepted underage prostitution as a swath of the American mosaic didn't ask for anything in return or even seemed shocked by the whole thing. Perhaps the ACORN ethos of helping people help themselves (to your tax money) overwhelms other considerations. Or, maybe they're just used to dealing with these kind of people in the same way that West Virginia doctors are used to treating people for Opossum poisoning and San Francisco surgeons see gerbilectomies as routine procedures. 3. The problem with ACORN for me is that it's a federally funded group that exists to promote a left-wing agenda. It's like a left-wing faith-based organization. Come to think of it, community organizers are like lefty missionaries,...
By: Asymmetric
Chris Brown - Mindset of Domestic Violence
2009-09-18 15:50:00 I was asked to put the series in one post for people.Part One Chris Brown, Mom and Denial...Part Two Chris Brown Abuse NEVER happened before!Part Three Chris Brown - We are FRIENDS nowPart Four Chris Brown I'm NOT a monster!
Should Joe Wilson apologize to Obama- Greg Brady lies
2009-09-10 17:57:00 Should Joe Wilson apologize? Let's see: 1. Obama is essentially, though not technically lying. The health care plan isn't "designed" to cover illegal immigrants, but it probably will, as congress refuses to take steps to stop verification. There won't be anything called "death panels," but government will decide "best practices." Government will include abortion coverage as sure as I'm typing on my school's Lenovo R61. Thus, Obama invokes the Greg Brady "exact words" defense, wherein one can use syntactical analysis to overwhelm the author's intent or craft a phrase in such a way to mask one's meaning. Greg gets grounded It’s right for people to point this out. However, right in the middle of a speech might not be the best time. If the public allows the shouting down of controversial presidential statements, it may set an unpleasant precedent. On the other hand, Obama indirectly called Joe Wilson a liar, first. 2. Obama abuses his joint-session address privi...
By: Asymmetric
Domestic Violence
2009-09-07 06:45:00 Last night we went for Iftar at Wong Solo Restaurant in Bangi with Azman?s friends from his secondary school. His friends are mostly guys but their wives are awesome women, very friendly and nice so I didn?t hesitate to start selling infra red bra stuff my face with the food. Yum! Yum! Fantastic sweet and ...
By: diyanazman.com
Heat Recovery From Chimney of Domestic Boiler
2009-08-28 08:27:00 Hi all, I'm looking for a heat recovery jacket that can be fitted to the chimney / flue pipe of a domestic boiler. I'm looking to preheat the domestic water supply prior to inlet of the boiler. Does anyone know of a supplier or manufacture who has this type of jacket available?
Poems about Domestic Violence
2009-08-25 20:31:00 Domestic Violence and the Workplace and Pantagraph.com posted three poems of domestic violence on their sites.One truly hit me hard.What It Means To Be A VictimI am the beastWhich you have lain upon the alterAn offering to an angry GodI am the oneChosen for purity's sakeWhose throat will be slitAs my blood spills outAsk yourselfHave you come closer to God?Is God now happy?As my blood runs down the streetAsk yourselfCan we now find peace?Or must we come back to this alter?Again and againI am the oneThat sacrificial beastI think the church needs to FEEL this one so that we can stop the sacrificial alter calls.Years ago I wrote one myself called, "I can't" - a poem also the cycle domestic violence.
Saddleback's Tom Holladay Back pedal about domestic violence
2009-07-17 02:18:00 Saddleback removes audio clip saying abuse no excuse for divorce , but it took them HOW LONG to come up with an excuse as to WHY?I guess Saddleback didn't have their damage control together fast enough when they decided they made silly and dangerous remarks about domestic violence. They decided months later to let the world know about their error at abpnews.com, but NOT leave any explanation or explain themselves at the time. Sorry, but that doesn't make any sense."I wish there were a third [reason for divorce] in Scripture, having been involved as a pastor with situations of abuse," Holladay said. "There is something in me that wishes there were a Bible verse that says, 'If they abuse you in this-and-such kind of way, then you have a right to leave them.'" He let the Baptist news outlet know his statement had to do with other forms of domestic violence, and you seem to have the right to leave ONLY if physical abuse is present now. It took how many months to come up with this...
Shannon Price, Gary Coleman?s Wife, Arrested For Domestic Violence (Photos,
2009-07-03 14:49:00 Gary Coleman?s wife, Shannon Price, was arrested for domestic violence and disorderly conduct in Santaquin, Utah on Wednesday night (July 1). Shannon, who apparently thrashed a room at their home but did not lay a hand on Gary, was booked for two misdemeanors and released on a $1,205 bail. Shannon was not happy with how her ...
Wisconsin now offers limited Domestic Partnership benefits
2009-06-29 21:42:00 In an historic movement today, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle signed the state budget and along with it - Domestic Partnership protections for citizens as well as insurance rights for State employees.For a state that has an existing constitutional amendment banning marriage equality and civil unions it is truly an historic day! You can read the full budget hereThe bill does not grant marriage equality or civil untions but it does allow protections for couples in a same-sex, caring and committed relationship. As part of the Department of Health Services portion of the budget "The Governor recommends establishing a domestic partner registry maintained by county Registers of Deeds to allow for the registration of domestic partner relationships. Registered domestic partners...
Govt Set To Create Massive Domestic IT Opportunities Through UID
2009-06-29 06:16:00 Government announcement in 2008 about establishment of a Unique Identity Authority to simplify things for all citizens hardly aroused any public interest but the recent announcement of Nandan Nilekani joining as chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India seems to have lifted the expectations from this project. What really is UID? UID (Unique Identification) is a project under which every Indian citizen would be issued one unique identification number that will help in identify him/her. It would make things simple for citizens as all their related information like pan card and ration cards may be attached to their UID number,thus they can apply for services like bank accounts with less formalities and manual paper work to fulfill K-Y-C norms.It would also help the government to track down or keep record of every citizen in the country. How government plans to implement it? The Government for this purpose has set-up UID authority,a separate department which will be ...
By: WATblog
GOProud Lauds Bi-Partisan Domestic Partner Benefits Legislation
2009-05-20 20:50:00 Hot off the wire: GOProud Applauds Introduction of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Bill Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) lead co-sponsor in the Senate and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) lead co-sponsor in the House. (Washington, D.C.) ? Today, the bipartisan Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations (DPBO) bill will be introduced in both the House and Senate. Senator Susan Collins ...
By: GayPatriot
Saudi Judge gives ignorant excuses for domestic violence. Are we much bett
2009-05-13 16:24:00 Cnn.com was quoted this week:Judge Hamad Al-Razine said that "if a person gives SR 1,200 [$320] to his wife and she spends 900 riyals [$240] to purchase an abaya [the black cover that women in Saudi Arabia must wear] from a brand shop and if her husband slaps her on the face as a reaction to her action, she deserves that punishment."The judge also ignorantly stated:Al-Razine "also pointed out that women's indecent behavior and use of offensive words against their husbands were some of the reasons for domestic violence in the country," it added.We can all see the ignorance in those comments about what domestic violence actually is. The blog world is on fire about the judges comments, and people are making comments about how backwards this thinking is. That's being NICE!As the author at It Dawned on Me statedI lived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 14 months many years ago. Every time I see stories like this, it makes me angry. This is yet another example of men?and this time validated b...
Domestic Underfloor Water Heating and Cooling
2009-05-06 15:17:00 Dear All, I am an engineer by profession working in the avaition sector and I hold a B. Eng. (Hons.) Mechatronics. I am investigating in using rainwater harvesting as a means for underfloor heating and cooling on a domestic scale. My idea is, during summer, the rainwater can be use
Another Pro Life Movement - Domestic Violence
2009-04-28 23:10:00 The Other Pro-Life Movement was an article I was reading on Today's Christian Woman. It was about: How to recognize and help rescue the battered women among us Authored by Corrie Cutrer.Many years ago Catherine Clark Kroeger faced a decision that would influence her life's course. Serving alongside her pastor husband, Catherine became aware of a woman in her church whose husband was physically abusing her.Incredibly, several influential church leaders discouraged Catherine from getting too involved. "To them, I was destroying the home by encouraging the woman to get away from the abuse," she remembers.Then Catherine received a call from the battered woman's counselor, who said, "You've got to get either the husband or the wife out of the home, or you're going to have a murder."So Catherine drove to the woman's house to pick her up and help her find shelter. "I decided preserving the life was more important at that time than preserving the family," Catherine says. It wasn't a...
Churches Becoming Shelters for Domestic Violence Victims
2009-04-27 13:43:00 I saw this story recently, and it was based in Hawaii, and I have to admit my jaded side came out. Churches Could Soon Become Shelters for Domestic Violence Victims? 'Don't count on it' was my first reaction. I realize that isn't the best reaction, but it was coming from my GUT and experience.KHON out of Hawaii mentioned due to huge budget cuts, etc they are looking to the church to help with this issue. They feel that it may cut close to the separation of church and state, but many other programs such as homelessness and food pantries are supplemented by churches. They hope the church will stand up and be counted, because its a HUGE need!I hope they do to, but I wouldn't place any bets on it! You may get a couple of churches that did bother to educate themselves, but that's all you will get. A VERY small number!Shelters need partnerships with churchesBefore anyone gets upset with me lets keep in mind that not all shelters are alike. Some may have volunteers that are MORE trai...
I took the test. It is now a confirmed fact. I may be a Domestic Terrorist!
2009-04-20 04:58:00 I took the test. It is now a confirmed fact. I may be a Domestic Terrorist!! WASHINGTON ? A newly unclassified Department of Homeland Security report warns against the possibility of violence by unnamed ?right-wing extremists? concerned about illegal immigration, increasing federal power, restrictions on firearms, abortion and the loss of U.S. sovereignty and singles ...
By: TexasFred's
Keira Knightley?s Shocking Domestic Violence Video
2009-04-02 17:42:00 Actress Keira Knightley stars in a new campaign against domestic violence set to debut in theaters on April 6. In the two minute PSA directed by Joe Wright, Keira is violently beaten and kicked by a man. It seems like the Chris Brown and Rihanna’s abuse scandal made people talk about domestic violence and we ...
Obama?s Cowboy Domestic Policy
2009-03-31 22:18:00 Remember when, not so long ago, right-thinking people in the media and think tanks faulted then-President George W. Bush for his go-it-alone “Cowboy Diplomacy.” Well, now that good man’s successor has adopted a similar strategy for addressing certain domestic crises. Turns out the president didn’t even consult lawmakers from his own party, including those representing the ...
By: GayPatriot
Muslim women speak out about domestic violence
2009-03-31 16:19:00 The Buffalo news has a story about some Muslim Women in the Buffalo area that are SPEAKING OUT against what had happened to Aasiya Zubair Hassan, and about martial abuse within the Muslim home as well.We hear alot about the silence in the Muslim community over this awful tragedy, but there have been those that are speaking out!They also want to give people a glimpse of what the lives of Muslim women in Western New York are like. Because those lives, they admit, often seem to outsiders to be shrouded in mystery.It’s easy for people to see the garb they wear, the women said, and make assumptions about female repression in Muslim- American culture, especially where career opportunities and marital relationships are concerned.“It bothers me that the headscarf is such a barrier,” said Ahmed, 38.The three women said they do see one great good arising from the horrific death of Aasiya Hassan: a new openness about domestic violence, both within and outside of Muslim relationships.“S...
Obama Builds on Bush?s Domestic Spending Record
2009-03-27 20:44:00 Looks like in matters of federal domestic spending, Barack Obama’s First Term has become George W. Bush’s third. “President Bush enlarged government more than anyone since Lyndon Johnson; Obama will accelerate and expand on that.“ “THE NEW ERA OF SPEND AND BLAME: ‘After running a campaign against the $1 trillion deficit he ?inherited? from President Bush and ...
By: GayPatriot
Cebu Pacific 2009 Promo: P1M seats at P188 all-in domestic or P799 internat
2009-03-26 05:35:00 I just received an e-mail from Cebu Pacific Air, and it states that:Pick your own adventure - celebrate life at exotic Asian destinations like Coron and Donsol; rough it out on the highest mountain in Kota Kinabalu; or experience a unique culinary escapade in Bicol or Osaka because the country's leading carrier to South East Asia and largest domestic airline is offering more than one million seats on sale! One million seats just for you will be on sale starting now until March 31, 2009 and is valid for travel from June 1 to December 31, 2009.We are giving away P188 all inclusive one-way ?Go Lite? promo fare for services from Manila to Busuanga (Coron), Cauayan (Isabela), Cebu, Iloilo, Laoag, Legaspi, Naga, San Jose, Tuguegarao, and from Cebu to Dumaguete. All other domestic destinations are on sale for as low as P488 (e.g. Manila-Bacolod), P788 (e.g. Cebu-Siargao) and P1,388 (e.g. Manila-Davao).In addition, we are also offering a P799 one-way ?Go Lite? promo fare for services from ...
By: Jehzlau Concepts
Traitors And Domestic Terrorists
2009-03-14 00:06:00 If you watched Glenn Beck’s show on FNC today what you would have seen is a bunch of Right-Wing fanatics talking about seceding from the Union because of Obama and sleeper cells waiting to rebel. Not. What you would have seen is a bunch of ordinary Americans pissed off at a government that ...
BEBE WINANS ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
2009-03-13 16:49:00 WSMV TV in Nashville reports that Gospel icon Bebe Winans was arrested in February for domestic assault after he pushed his ex-wife Debra to the ground during an argument just before Valentine's Day. He was arrested later that night and held briefly at the Davidson County jail before posting $1000 bond.sourceLAWD HAVE MERCY!!!WATCH THE INTERVIEW WITH HIS EX-WIFE HERE
By: Ghetto Fabu
Barney Frank, Domestic Terrorist
2009-03-01 12:00:00 On which side is Barney Frank (Massachusetts Four)? The Treasury Department pressures a perfectly sound financial institution to take federal TARP funds, and Frank uses that as excuse to terrorize the bank, Tom Petruno, Los Angeles Times, : The Chicago bank, which got $1.6 billion of taxpayer funds under the government’s financial-system rescue plan last year, said Friday that it was talking to its regulators “with the goal of repaying [the] funds as quickly and prudently as possible.” ... Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, wrote to Northern Trust this week demanding that the bank pay back what it spent on the golf tournament. Background, Tom Maquire, Just One Minute, on why Northern Trust took TARP money: Can I answer two questions with two questions? First, does Ms. Dowd even bother to read the Times? If she did she would have learned that in order to avoid creating any stigma associated with taking TARP fun...
By: BitsBlog
Jason Witten Helps the Fight Against Domestic Violence
2009-02-25 13:02:00 Childhood experience moves Cowboys' Witten to help domestic abuse victims Writes BP SportsHe remembers the screaming. He remembers the confusion, the doubt and all the other terrible consequences of domestic violence. He doesn?t want others to experience what he did growing up. So he?s doing something about it.While many NFL players occasionally throw a requisite bone to charities to satisfy their team?s public relations staff, Witten is the rare breed who cherishes self-sacrifice. He devotes untold hours to a myriad of different organizations, mostly involving children, the underprivileged and survivors of shattered homes. He also recently started his own foundation, S.C.O.R.E., which supports families in crisis.?I?m trying to break the cycle of family violence,? he said.You can find videos on youtube about this foundation that Witten started to combat domestic violence. This is the type of thing we need! Its not the fact he is a football star, but the fact he is man that is wil...
Division of Domestic Work in the UK Families
2009-02-22 09:00:00 As to the division of responsibilities at home, the survey of Devine (Devine 2004) has shown for both parents who work full-time, the couple is more likely to share domestic work but if the woman works part-time, she also does the bulk of the domestic work. Most wives consider their divisions of household labor to ...
Men's Group Raises $36,000 for Domestic Violence Shelter
2009-02-19 23:32:00 Early I had write about a Men's Group from Church Raises Funds for Domestic Violence, and it was reported today on The Evangelical Covenant Church website that raised $36,000 to help the local Shelter for domestic violence!NORTH EASTON, MA (February 16, 2009) ? Despite a difficult economy, the men?s group of Congregational Covenant Church recently raised $36,000 for two agencies assisting battered women.The men raised the funds through their ?Flavors of the World? dinner that included wine tasting, a dance, an auction, as well as coporate donations.The community also has been eager to support the dinner. ?We have made this into a very visible cause,? says Kevin Symmons, one of the co-chairs.This was the fourth annual dinner to benefit Womansplace Crisis Center, an emergency shelter, and HUGS II (Help Us Get Safe), a nonprofit organization that offers various services to combat domestic violence.In the past four years the men have raised more than $130,000. They held the first eve...
Senator Sobel Introduces Domestic Partnership Legislation
2009-02-19 02:49:00 The Senate’s version, SB 1642, will have a version in the House sponsored by Rep. Richard Steinberg. Many polls show 77% of Floridians favor benefits for unmarried couples, even at a time when a woman is suing a South Florida hospital for refusing to grant her access to her partner while she lay dying. This case proves that gay couples are especially vulnerable when there is no legal protections for their families. When passed, this bill will make sure that committed, unmarried couples in Florida have access to basic legal rights like visiting each other in the hospital. About. F*cking. Time. Let’s hear it for Eleanor Sobel and Richard Steinberg. Hmmm…I like those names.
Terrence Howard Arrested For Domestic Violence In 2001 (Mugshot)
2009-02-18 14:49:00 Actor Terrence Howard came out on Chris Brown?s defense, saying ?It?s just life, man. Chris is a great guy. He?ll be alright. And Rihanna knows he loves her, you know? They?ll be alright.” He loves her?? He beats her leaving ?horrific” injuries and Chris still loves Rihanna?? I believe Rihanna doesn?t need that kind of ...
Domestic Violence Self Defense Lashing Back - do people grasp the differenc
2009-02-17 02:24:00 Do people not grasp the difference between self-defense and lashing back in anger?I'm sure most of you have heard about the situation with Rihanna and Brown in the news. Beyond the glitz and the glamour that engulfed the lives of Rihanna and Brown, who until now had an image of a wholesome lovey-dovey couple, there is the central question of domestic violence. There are all kinds of questions as to what really happened. What seems to sicken me is this continuing attitude of, "What did she do to provoke this?"Notes of This Native Son was writing about a debate he was having regarding when it is okay to hit a women? Let me be clear about something! When we are talking self-defense when being attacked - you pull out all the stops! No man, woman or child should NOT feel they couldn?t defend themselves when in danger! I don't care who it is that is attacking you!The problem comes with some of these parties that try to give examples to show when its okay to beat the daylights out of som...
Elephants in the Room - Sermon on Domestic Abuse
2009-02-11 06:14:00 I found a video tonight as I was browsing. I have to say I was very touched, and at the end tears were coming down my cheeks as I listened to this pastor preach to his church. He spoke of sexual abuse of children, and domestic violence within the church. He spoke of how scripture is used to keep people within homes where violence is taking place. He spoke of the damaging effects of emotional abuse, and he spoke of how the world (attitudes at times) pretty much sets us the abuse that happens. He spoke of how Jesus would not wish others to stay in danger. He mentioned stories of how the cycle continues. You could hear the spirit and attitude in his voice, and you could HEAR the urgency! How its the most unreported crime, and yet the stats are awful as they are. Its about 20 minutes long, and towards the beginning his mic goes out! LOL Its about 10 seconds, and you see a lady RUN up and hand him a replacement! So its NOT your computer! Just wanted to warn you. How people's...
CHRIS BROWN WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HIS OWN HOME.
2009-02-10 02:34:00 From an interview in 2007 with Giant Magazine, Chris Brown details how he grew up with domestic violence.Like the day an 11-year-old Brown made a promise to his mother. He vowed that he would go to jail by age 15 for killing his abusive stepfather. ?I just want you to know that I love you,? he told her. ?But I?m gonna take a baseball bat one day while you at work, and I?m gonna kill him.? Brown?s parents had separated when he was seven. When his mother remarried, she moved her son and his new stepfather to a trailer park. Then his stepfather shot himself in the head. The shot went straight through the eyes. He survived the suicide attempt but was permanently blinded.?When you?re blind, your senses are heightened, like your smell, hearing, your sense of touch,? Brown explains. ?You can move and maneuver around your sight. But he used to hit my mom?.He made me terrified all the time, terrified like I had to pee on myself. I remember one night he made her nose bleed. I was crying and t...
By: Ghetto Fabu
CHRIS BROWN WITNESSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN HIS OWN HOME.
2009-02-10 02:34:00 From an interview in 2007 with Giant Magazine, Chris Brown details how he grew up with domestic violence.Like the day an 11-year-old Brown made a promise to his mother. He vowed that he would go to jail by age 15 for killing his abusive stepfather. “I just want you to know that I love you,” he told her. “But I’m gonna take a baseball bat one day while you at work, and I’m gonna kill him.” Brown’s parents had separated when he was seven. When his mother remarried, she moved her son and his new stepfather to a trailer park. Then his stepfather shot himself in the head. The shot went straight through the eyes. He survived the suicide attempt but was permanently blinded.“When you’re blind, your senses are heightened, like your smell, hearing, your sense of touch,” Brown explains. “You can move and maneuver around your sight. But he used to hit my mom….He made me terrified all the time, terrified like I had to pee on myself. I remember one night he made her nose b...
By: Ghetto Fabu
Domestic dividends from Vanguard
2009-02-04 06:00:00 "Our favorite US stock market fund is Vanguard Dividend Growth (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=vdigx) (VDIGX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=vdigx)); in 2008, it lost less than just about any other large-cap fund," says Mark Salzinger (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2794) in No-Load Fund Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2794)."In- 2008, Vanguard Dividend Growth lost 25.6%, vs. 37.1% for the S&P500 Index. Over the longer term, manager Donald Kilbride has proven his mettle with good stock picks and nimble application of his strategy."He looks for stocks with histories of rising dividend payouts along with the wherewithal and intention to continue increasing dividends into the future. Plus, he likes to buy these stocks when they appear relatively inexpensive. "While many funds with 'Dividend' in their names include a lot of companies with high dividend yields but shaky finances, Kilbride’s emph...
Sheriff's corporal offers domestic violence program to churches
2009-02-03 16:18:00 The Murfeeesboro Post had an article about the police officer pictured, and son of a preacher that offered his services for education on domestic violence within the church.By: Lisa Marchesoni Posted: Friday, January 9, 2009 11:29 am Cpl. Nathan Pagel Helping pastors and church members deal with domestic violence issues more effectively is the goal of a sheriff?s corporal who developed a presentation about domestic violence dynamics based on Biblical terms.Cpl. Nathan Pagel is the son of Church of Christ preacher Wayne Pagel, who retired after 40 years of service in Giles County. The corporal teaches classes about the dynamics of domestic violence at the sheriff?s office.Pagel hopes his experiences will help pastors and church members better address domestic violence and help domestic violence victims who might be reached by the church.?I felt like people (pastors and church members) needed more education? beyond recommendations of counseling, prayer and advice to stay together a...
Sermon on Domestic Abuse
2009-02-02 15:50:00 iChalice: Unitarian Universalism meets Web 2.0 had a sermon listed, and I would encourage you to go and visit to view the entire thing.It listed some very powerful quotes I felt. Thisthewaith, a minister and President of a Chicago theological school, tells of a woman who had complained to her husband of his abuse and the scars she bore. He responded that her bones were his bones, as it said in the Bible ? relating back to the story of Adam and Eve (?Every Two Minutes? 311). Other texts, such as 1 Peter 2:19-21 tell the faithful that they should suffer as Jesus suffered for them. As my colleague, Rev. Michael Tino writes, ?If a woman is taught to believe that the pain inflicted by her abusive [partner] is a test of her faith and her willingness to keep her family together no matter what the personal cost, there is a problem with what she is being taught?not with her (Tino ?Saving Paradise).?Oh what a day that will be when the words are gentle and the homes are safe. It?s up to us, ...
Men's Group from Church Raises Funds for Domestic Violence
2009-01-31 22:56:00 Wicked Local Mansfield Reports: Church Men?s Group raising funds for HUGS IIBy Rachel BoldenThu Jan 29, 2009, 12:55 PM ESTEaston - Each year the men of the Congregational Covenant Church in Easton raise funds to fight violence against women.On Friday, Feb. 6, the church?s Men?s Group hosts its annual Flavors of the World charity dinner dance at the Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton from 7 p.m. to midnight. Proceeds will benefit Help Us Get Safe (HUGS) II and the Womansplace Crisis Center, both local nonprofit organizations which offer shelter and counseling to victims of domestic violence.The Men?s Group became involved with the cause about six years ago, when one of its members served on the jury of a domestic violence case. The fund-raising event, now in its fourth year, began as a modest dinner in a church basement and raised $5,000.Since then, Flavors of the World has dramatically increased both its popularity and its profit. Proceeds have more than doubled since the event?s ince...
Pattern of Behavior: Domestic Violence and Faith
2009-01-29 16:59:00 I think one of the most overlooked characteristic of abusers seem to be the pattern of behavior they portray. I?m not sure if that is due to the spouse?s reactions to their behavior, or if people just genuinely don?t wish to see it. It is a huge source of frustration to me.Since every person on this earth is custom for the most part people will have certain aspects of behaviors that can?t come straight off lists you read. One of the aspects that seem to trigger the behavior is their sense of anxiety over something. I realize that anxiety isn?t a comfortable feeling, but we all have some of it to deal with in life. The reason I feel this is their reactions to small mundane things in life.I remember one story that I was told was about how this woman?s husband loved tortilla chips, and they MUST be round ones! He didn?t want the triangle ones. Now in most cases people wouldn?t have an issue finding those round chips for him. It seems odd, but then again it isn?t worth fighting over. Th...
Outrage: Justice Minister Fired for Stating Obvious Truth about Domestic Vi
2009-01-28 22:51:00 What an incredible story. From Nunavut justice minister demoted over domestic violence remark (CBC, 1/27/09): Nunavut’s premier has stripped the territory’s justice minister of his duties over a remark that suggests women are partly to blame when they are assaulted during domestic disputes. Eva Aariak said she has taken over the department from Louis Tapardjuk, who made ...
The Bible Does Allow Divorce in Domestic Abuse Cases
2009-01-28 20:57:00 Barbara Roberts author of Not Under Bondage was cited on the Christian New Wire, and stating "The Bible Does Allow Divorce in Domestic Abuse Cases"The Barbara Roberts in the article goes on to state:Using the scriptures and scholarly research, the book refutes the official policy concerning divorce held by many evangelical churches and denominations. Not Under Bondage explains the scriptural dilemmas of abuse victims and shows how the Bible sets victims of abuse free from bondage and guilt.The author is a Christian survivor of domestic abuse who is concerned about how false teaching on domestic abuse in churches may be damaging victims of domestic abuse and their children, as well as neglecting the biblical directive to make perpetrators properly accountable. Not Under Bondage is the result of three years work researching Christian beliefs and the biblical texts about divorce.Sparked by a message forbidding divorce to abuse victims posted on Rick Warren's Saddleback Church site, Ch...
Paul Cox wrote a new blog post: Civil Unions/Domestic Partnerships are the
2009-01-28 19:49:00 Paul Cox wrote a new blog post: Civil Unions/Domestic Partnerships are the same as Marriage....right? First of all, What is Marriage? When people marry, they tend to do so for reasons of love and commitment. But marriage is also a legal status, which comes with rights and responsibilities. Marriage establishes a legal kinship between you and your spouse. It is a relationship that is recognized across cultures, countries and religions. What ...
By: BackBeat
Series on Domestic Violence
2009-01-19 20:04:00 Honolulu Advertiser is running a series on domestic violence, and I wanted to share with everyone.Part One - Domestic ViolencePart Two: An Abuser's StoryDomestic Abuse; Bystanders Responsibility
Video about Protection Orders for Domestic Violence
2009-01-17 01:02:00 Video about Protection Orders for Domestic Violence or Domestic Abuse. This is from the State of Alaska, and I'm sure certain things vary from other areas. It is a good starting place for you, as I'm sure some of it would apply in alot of areas.
Lou wrote a new blog post: Domestic Goddess
2009-01-16 04:32:00 Lou wrote a new blog post: Domestic Goddess "You are the woman of the year as far as I am concerned!" my male co-worker chirped. I glanced around to see to whom he was speaking and since there was nobody besides Lou standing there it seemed he was speaking to me. I must have looked puzzled as he continued "you run a daycare ...
BO to Scrap Dubya’s Domestic Security Plan
2009-01-08 17:23:00 Even the leftards are forced to admit that George W. Bush kept the nation safe. Dubya may not have been as nice to illegal combatents as the left migbt have prefered, but he kept the nation safe. Well the one who ran on the mantra of change, plans on scrapping the Bush Adninstration domestic security program, Peter Baker, New York Times: WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama is preparing to scrap the way President Bush oversaw domestic security in the White House and name a former Central Intelligence Agency official to coordinate counterterrorism, people close to the transition said Wednesday. Catch this: Democrats close to the transition said Mr. Obama’s choice for that job was John O. Brennan, a longtime C.I.A. veteran who was the front-runner to head the spy agency until withdrawing in November amid criticism of his views on interrogation and detention policies. His appointment would not require Senate confirmation. If Brennan is too fricking toxic to be t...
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Poem for the Victims of Domestic Violence
2009-01-06 15:15:00 I found something today that was written by a unnamed person, but I thought it was awesome! It speaks of the different types of people in church, and how Jesus also see the victims of domestic violence. The ones that feel alone in the crowded room.A CHOSEN VESSELThe Master was searching for a vessel to use;On the shelf there were many - which one would He choose?Take me, cried the gold one, I'm shiny and bright,I'm of great value and I do things just right.My beauty and lustre will outshine the restAnd for someone like You, Master, gold would be the best!The Master passed on with no word at all;He looked at a silver urn, narrow and tall;I'll serve You, dear Master, I'll pour out Your wineAnd I'll be at Your table whenever You dine,My lines are so graceful, my carvings so true,And my silver will always compliment You.Unheeding the Master passed on to the brass,It was widemouthed and shallow, and polished like glass.Here! Here! cried the vessel, I know I will do,Place me on Your ...
What is the pressure inside the LPG cylinder vessel used for domestic cooki
2009-01-03 08:13:00 Dear all, I had a discussion with my co-worker about the pressure inside the LPG filled cylinder (domestic used at home for cooking). The ratio of LPG mixture being 70% of Propane and 30% of Butane. I told that the pressure inside the cylinder would be equal to the vapour pressure of the prop
Choices to Abuse, and Domestic Violence
2008-12-23 17:01:00 I have been reading alot of stories about how domestic violence maybe on the raise due to our economic issues in the world presently. There are all kinds of circumstances in which could escalate domestic abuse, but we need to be realize that didn't CAUSE a person to abuse. It just gave the abuser an excuse to show their true colors.Because it Matters was speaking on this as well.My perspective of it from the inside at the time was that his anger was because of his stress, issues at work, because he lost his job, because he couldn?t provide for his family like he wanted to, etc. But here?s the nugget ? I excused, or made excuses for, his rages and actions, based on the circumstances. This is the same thing he always did. His rage was always because I did?, the kids did?, if you would only?.Rage and other personal emotions and actions are always a personal choice. They are not something that happens to a person against their will. They choose to behave that way ? even if they genuine... |
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