Why do Christian Husbands Abuse Their Wives?
Part One Part Two Part Three Barrington H. Brennen Barrington H. Brennen, MA, NCP info@soencouragement.org Question: Dear Sir, my husband is a leader in a popular church in the Bahamas. We have been married for more than fifteen years and for the past five years he has become very abusive. He was first emotionally abusive, then physically abusive after he was chosen to serve in an outstanding church position. The church members do not believe that he is abusive because he is so “nice” and popular. The members often make me feel that I am the problem. Why do Christian men abuse their wives? Need help. Answer: Dear Friend, Christian men physically and emotional abuse their wives because of several reasons. The first reason is that they can. Yes, generally men are taught that it is all right to be rough and mean, including those men who are spiritual leaders. Society has allowed men to be abusive to their wives and families. When we hear of a man abusing his wife, often the question is as
