"Most extremes are validated by the other. . ." Excellent primer for this really importNt conversation on how to better Make the Church a spiritual refuge God intended it to be. This talk is balanced and helpful.
Yes, the pulpit and even church systems for justice and order can be manipulated to cover up abuse. Must be very horrifying for those that suffer in that way. "lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil."
You haven't talked about covert abuse 🎉and using flying monkeys/smear campaigns. You have to add that to your definition. It is devastating to encounter.
Bullies never operate alone, they always recruit henchmen to do the dirty work so they can claim plausible deniability. Their preferred recruits are those closest to the target, even their own family.
