Beyond Crucifixion: Remaining Christian after Sexual Abuse
Christian survivors have frequently likened their experiences of sexual abuse to crucifixion. While it is understandable that many cannot reconcile their experiences within their faith tradition, the question of how it is possible to move forward within a Christian framework which accommodates the e...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
2009
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Theology & sexuality
Year: 2009, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Pages: 65-76 |
| Further subjects: | B
Spirituality
B Survivors B Sexual Abuse B Ecclesiology B Identity |
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| Summary: | Christian survivors have frequently likened their experiences of sexual abuse to crucifixion. While it is understandable that many cannot reconcile their experiences within their faith tradition, the question of how it is possible to move forward within a Christian framework which accommodates the experience of sexual abuse has tended to be overlooked. In doing so, this article considers why identifying with the crucified Christ may be an important step in the process of moving forward, and why the terminology "survivor" may be preferable to "victim." The challenge to move forward may require churches and church personnel to consider whether they need to do some things differently. Above all, this requires integrity for the individuals and communities involved rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5170 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology & sexuality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1558/tse.v15i1.65 |