Talk:Christianity and domestic violence

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This article was nominated for deletion on January 15, 2008. The result of the discussion was no consensus.

[edit] Deletion

AS a history major, I appreciate that this subject is being talked about openly. Historic facts about domestic violence, specifically tied to the rise of Christianity and tied to any form of religious fundamentalism must be discussed. I oppose deletion of this page just because it might make some people feel "uncomfortable", especially if the facts warrant the report. We know that domestic violence in the middle ages Europe was not only excused, but encouraged because of the literal interpretation of the bible, specifically where it is said that woman must obey her husband as a servant his master. Since we do live in a civilized, educated society whose basis lies in the anals of information, then the page must stay.

I also oppose deletion, and propose expansion, because if the islam and domestic violence article is purely not a hate page, then there should also be due coverage of christiantiy and dometic violence, because domestic violence has been common in one tiem in both religions.86.150.147.133 (talk) 12:25, 20 January 2008 (UTC)

I don't think the issue is that people take the Bible literally (as my husband and I do) but that the Bible has been distorted from what it actually says. Repeatedly the Bible says that husbands should be considerate to their wives and not harsh with them. A submission wife does not mean she is a doormat. Anyways, I think it was a good choice to keep the article simply because there are some people who do distort the Bible to justify abuse. It is not isolated to mainline Christianity, but extends to Christian sects and cults as well as other religions. Perhaps a merger of articles dealing with domestic violence in connection with religion should be considered? Kristamaranatha (talk) 19:49, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Weasel words?

...some feminists have pointed to traditional Christian conceptions of patriarchy... EJF (talk) 19:14, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Declined speedy

Article has problems, but does not seem to meet CSD-G10. Dlohcierekim 23:09, 20 March 2008 (UTC)

Please also note the past CfD discussion. If it wasn't deleted from the CfD, it isn't likely that it could be speedy deleted (unless there is a copyvio or something of the sort).-Andrew c ^[talk] 00:32, 21 March 2008 (UTC)