Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Abuse
1st Edition
Published on 13. September 2017
128 pages
978-0-7151-1134-5 (ISBN)
Description
This theological and pastoral resource addresses specific challenges to the church as it seeks to speak truthfully in the aftermath of abuse and provides material to help parishes and dioceses who find themselves facing the complex realities of such issues.
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Aftermath of Abuse
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Content
- Intro
- Title
- Content
- Preface by the Rt Revd Christopher Cocksworth, Chair of the Faith and Order Commission
- Summary
- Introduction
- Part I: Understanding Abuse
- 1. What do we mean by 'Abuse'?
- 2. What is distinctive about abuse as a form of sin?
- Part II: Responding To Abuse
- 3. Is there a place for repentance by churches where they have shared in some way in the sin of abuse?
- Fictional Case Study: St Matthew's
- 4. How should the church speak of being forgiven to those who have committed abuse?
- Fictional Case Study: David
- 5. How should the church speak of forgiving to those who have experienced abuse?
- Fictional Case Study: Darren
- 6. Does the church have a ministry of reconciliation in the aftermath of abuse?
- Fictional Case Study: Andrew and Jody
- Conclusion
- Subject Index
- Index of Biblical Citations
- Copyright
