Just Say No to Abuse Declaring War on Terrorism. Influence Women Escaping a Violent Environment recently called on churches to get involved in the issue of domestic violence. The Sacramento based non-profit feels that too many conservative Christian churches only add to the problem through their teaching. The group took interest in domestic violence and the church after a Sacramento Sunday shool teacher was stabbed to death in her home by her husband four years ago. The victim believed that the bible teaches that wives should submit to their husbands and forgive them, no matter what.
Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury among women in the United States today.
As Christians, it is important for us to assist those in need. Many believe that wives should submit to their husbands, and husbands should love their wives. Submitting to a man who loves his wife as Christ loves the church would not entail physical and emotional abuse. Some of the pastors the station spoke with stated that scripture is being taken out of context if women are urged to remain in an abusive situation. Victims of domestic violence need support during a very difficult time in their lives.