Juanita Bynum domestic violence victims- The couple who has been separated for some time now, met up in an Atlanta hotel restaurant in hopes of reconciliation. Something went horribly wrong and a fight between the estranged couple took place in the hotel garage resulting in Reverend Bynum becoming battered and bruised. As of now no charges have been brought up on Reverend Weeks. Reverend Juanita Bynum is the author of many books and is highly known for her powerful conferences that call for women to empower themselves trough God.
Sadly, Reverend Bynum is not the only case of domestic violence within Christian homes and church leaders. Just recently was the case of the Tennessee mother who shot and killed her pastor husband after alleged years of domestic abuse. She spent seven months in jail and was released this month.
In churches across America many women hide the fact that they are being abused at home. Often the abuser is their pastor spouse. These men take scripture out of context and use it to control their wives. When the Bible speaks of a woman being submissive to her husband, it does not mean for the woman to fetch his slippers, cook him a meal or engage in sex with him on demand. God does not want women to be a slave to their husbands. God's intention was for a married couple to fulfill each other's needs. Eve was created to be Adam's help meet, not his slave. God wants us in marriage to be a compliment of one another. No one spouse is more supreme than the other. Married people should be able to maintain their individuality but blend together as a team.
Somewhere along the way, abusive men of God have forgotten that marriage is a collaboration of two people joined together to over come problems in life and a shared commitment of deep love.
As for Juanita Bynum, no one knows what happened in her marriage but her and God. She will have to go through the healing of her body, spirit and emotions. Reverend Weeks III will have to face the consequences of his actions and hopefully he too will be able to heal over time and get the help he needs.
Sadly, Reverend Bynum is not the only case of domestic violence within Christian homes and church leaders. Just recently was the case of the Tennessee mother who shot and killed her pastor husband after alleged years of domestic abuse. She spent seven months in jail and was released this month.
In churches across America many women hide the fact that they are being abused at home. Often the abuser is their pastor spouse. These men take scripture out of context and use it to control their wives. When the Bible speaks of a woman being submissive to her husband, it does not mean for the woman to fetch his slippers, cook him a meal or engage in sex with him on demand. God does not want women to be a slave to their husbands. God's intention was for a married couple to fulfill each other's needs. Eve was created to be Adam's help meet, not his slave. God wants us in marriage to be a compliment of one another. No one spouse is more supreme than the other. Married people should be able to maintain their individuality but blend together as a team.
Somewhere along the way, abusive men of God have forgotten that marriage is a collaboration of two people joined together to over come problems in life and a shared commitment of deep love.
As for Juanita Bynum, no one knows what happened in her marriage but her and God. She will have to go through the healing of her body, spirit and emotions. Reverend Weeks III will have to face the consequences of his actions and hopefully he too will be able to heal over time and get the help he needs.
