UNITED STATES
Ponder Anew
October 10, 2016 by Jonathan Aigner
I’m reminded today of how the church often responds to male violence against women. And I’m angry. I’m so pissed off right now.
I’m angry because we’re still having these kinds of conversations.
I’m angry because my wife had to grow up in a culture where catcalls and roaming hands were inevitable.
I’m angry because convicted rapists are given their lives back while their victims continue to cower in shame, self-loathing, and fear.
I’m angry because the evangelical denomination I grew up in still refuses to acknowledge the full humanity of women.
I’m angry because churches continue to blame victims, protect abusers, and silence the story.
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