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The Too-Typical Story of Abuse

Part 2 of 4

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Jan 13, 2025
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"If you find it challenging to conceptualize how hierarchical gender theology enables abuse, read this story. (And note that while the character's names are fictional, the details are real and have even been significantly tamed to avoid getting too graphic.)"
- Christine M. Crawford

This post is part two of a four-part series from Christine Crawford examining the relationship between abusive marriage and hierarchical gender theology. For full context, see the first installment, where we explored the dynamics of relational abuse and how hierarchical gender theology entitles and enables irresponsible and destructive men.

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