 They're the world's most vulnerable:
Women and children. Each year, thousands of women, girls and boys are exploited — they are raped, abused, harmed in untold ways.
Their days are filled with dread and their nights with pain. They're alone. There are no adults in their lives who offer them protection.
Footprints Ministry is a non-profit organization. We provide food, shelter, clothes for abused women and children. We provide hope. We help the abused to have a new concept in religion. We help them to believe. We provide trauma recovery assistance.
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NO ONE falls in love by choice,
it is by CHANCE.
No one stays in love by chance,
it is by WORK.
And no one falls out of love by chance,
it is by CHOICE
He did something for you,
now do something for Him.
Spread his word, and you'll be rewarded.
 How?
Matthew 10:32...
'Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will acknowledge him before My Father in heaven.
But whoever disowns Me before men, I will disown him before My Father in heaven.' |
Why consider the religious or spiritual issues? Because these are fundamental not only to the believing victim and abuser as well as their Church, but also to all those who live in a culture which is largely based upon Christian moral values and traditions.
Religious people across all denominations are not exempt from Domestic Abuse, however, there appears to be a serious lack of understanding regarding abuse and the dynamics of abusive relationships and their impact upon the lives of people involved within churches and demoninations generally.
When considering Domestic Abuse we have to realise that religious or spiritual factors are central to the victim's understanding and response. His/her own faith and the support of Church members can be vital in helping the healing process, while a lack of understanding regarding the Biblical perspective on abusive relationships by the victim or those he/she turns to for spiritual guidance and support can add to the emotional, physical and financial hurdles already faced.
Many women in abusive relationships feel they ought to submit to their husbands out of duty, that they have no right over their own body, life or even opinions. Quite often this misconception is furthered by advice from clergy, elders, rabbis or other members of the Church or congregation. Some men may feel trapped by their beliefs in an abusive relationship, unsure of their position towards their wives or girl-friends. Some men may feel that unless they lord it over their partners, they are not doing as they ought to in the sight of God, that their position is one of Master, of Lord of the household. Often quotiations or excerpts from the Bible are used to justify abusive behaviour, or the suppression by one member of the household of another.
Taken From: Hiddenhurt.co.uk
Artist: Sharon Vallance a director of PAINE
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Men, Women and Biblical Equality |
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The Mission Statement by the organisation 'Christians for Biblical Equality', states clearly and with plenty of references back to the Bible, just what the position of both Men and Women is in relation to each other, in Church, in Society and in the Family, and makes an excellent starting-point for those confused about or interested in clarifying their positions within the context of their Church or creed.
Taken From: Hiddenhurt.co.uk |
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Responding to Domestic Violence: Guidelines for Pastors and Rabbis |
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Many victims of abuse turn to their church leader for advice on how to deal with the abuse, whether it is acceptable in the sight of the Lord to leave the abuser, is divorce an option which is acceptable to the Lord, can the Church help to stop the abuse, hold the abuser accountable, help to protect the victim and children? How then should the Elder, Priest, Rabbi or Priest respond? The following guidelines have been drawn up by the Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Abuse, and provide vital advice for spiritual leaders trying to help both the abused and the abuser.
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