Violence Against Women and the Role of Religion

For example, in Jesus’ ministry, he teaches: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abun-dantly” (John 10:10, NRSV). Victimization is never God’s will but rather fullness of life. Jesus under-stood his ministry “to proclaim release to …

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