Statement on Domestic and Family Violence
7 May 2024 Aimee Grinter | Women's & Children's Coordinator
It has been so encouraging to see a heightened attention and action to address domestic violence in Australia. As a church we are passionate about women's & children's safety as well as healthy and Christ like marriages. PCV Safe Church produced this document several years ago communicating our commitment against domestic violence. I thought I would share with you!
If you or anyone you know is suffering domestic violence or any type of abuse - please know there is help! 1800 RESPECT is a fantastic hotline to call, Orange door in town offer great walk in support and of course Reforming elders, Staff and Safe Church Rep are here to help too. You do not need to be alone.
Here is a statement from the PCV:
The Presbyterian Church of Victoria is firmly opposed to all forms of domestic and family violence. Husbands are specifically told “...Love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her” (Eph.5:25) and are warned, to love their “...wives and not be harsh with them...” and to live with them “...in an understanding way” (Col. 3:17; 1Pet. 3:7).
Therefore, any attempt to twist the biblical teaching to tacitly sanction domestic violence or abuse is a gross perversion of the Bible’s teaching. Domestic and family violence is repugnant to God and an anathema to the biblical model of sacrificial love and service.
