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Church Increasingly Responsive to Domestic Violence, Says Survey

A press release from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states, "Catholic dioceses are increasingly responsive to the reality of domestic violence, according to survey results released in time for the annual observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October."

Read the complete press release, with sources for the original survey (here).

Spare the Rod, Save the Child

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine carries a report of a study on corporal punishment of children. The research was conducted by a medical team at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. One discovery was that spanking with an object rather than the hand raised by nine times the likelihood of other forms of abuse. Parents who spanked frequently were far more likely to beat, burn or shake their children.

Pediatrician Adam Zolotor, lead author of the study, wrote "Parents get angry when they're spanking, and it's not working. . . If a child gets spanked so often, they just don't care any more and will misbehave anyway."

But what is a biblical perspective? Read the article, below (here).

"When Love Hurts"

Beginning October 12, Day of Discovery will run its four-part program "When Love Hurts: Understanding & Healing Domestic Abuse" for four successive Sundays. Check for local channels to view this important documentary about domestic abuse at 7:30 a.m. each Sunday.

"Are All Churches Safe?"

Brenda Branson, in an article on her website brokenpeople.org, talks about differences between a healthy church and a toxic church.

Brenda writes, "Many people turn to the church for help when they are experiencing deep emotional pain from personal struggles or abusive relationships. Some have found acceptance and unconditional love from compassionate people. Others have been severely wounded by the insensitivity and judgmental attitudes in churches where guilt, manipulation, fear, and shame abound.

Read the complete article online: "Are All Churches Safe?"

"Men take pledge against rising domestic violence"

The Hawaii Star Bulletin reports on a recent rally, saying, "Dozens 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."

Read the complete article at the Star Bulletin online.

Bishops, spouses hold joint session: Lambeth looks at violence against women

Angelican Journal article reports on the Lambeth Conference

Canterbury, England

"Bishops and their spouses attending the Lambeth Conference held a joint session Tuesday to discuss what a Maori Anglican theologian called a "grave, grave issue" that has not been addressed enough by the Anglican Communion - the abuse of power and violence against women."

Read the complete article at the Anglican Journal online.

Documents (PDF)

• Spare the Rod, Save the Child
   
  
• Watch Out How You Interpret Paul!
   
  
• Some Biblical Thoughts on Physical, Sexual, and Verbal Abuse
   
  
• The Apostle Paul on Power
   
  
• Statement by Task Force on Violence Against Women: World Evangelical Alliance
   
  
• Why We Need A Distinctively Christian Network
   
  
• Are the Shepherds Safeguarding the Sheep?
   
  
• The Abused Bride of Christ
   
  
• Guidelines for Pastors Responding to Domestic Violence: Abusive Partner
   
  
• Guidelines for Pastors Responding to Domestic Violence: Battered Woman
   
  
• When the Abuser is a Woman
   
  
• RAVE - February 2006 Newsletter
   
  
• Jamie Stonier’s Rose Fund Speech

Speeches (Audio)

• 2004 PASCH Meeting
    Thursday address
    by Catherine Clark Kroeger
   
  
• 2004 PASCH Meeting
    Friday address
    by Nancy Nason-Clark
   
  
• 2004 PASCH Meeting
    Friday address
    by Catherine Clark Kroeger
   
  
• 2004 PASCH Meeting
    Sunday sermon
    by Catherine Clark Kroeger
   
  
• November 2004 Radio Interview
    with Catherine Clark Kroeger

Presentations (Video)

• PASCH Introductory Video