Why Are We Quiet About Child Marriages in Zambia?
Zambian police report that a 19-year-old girl beat her 26-year-old husband to death, completely overlooking that this is yet another case of child marriage.
Zambian police report that a 19-year-old girl beat her 26-year-old husband to death, completely overlooking that this is yet another case of child marriage.
It’s difficult to distinguish between cultural and biblical notions of manhood. But, at its core, the latter looks like Jesus: holy, humble, and zealous.
The world cares little who we sleep with, but for God it’s a major concern. Why? Because he cares for us. And sex outside marriage harms us and others.
Sex without consent is criminal. Abuse. Rape. Yet consent isn’t the only factor when determining whether what we do with our bodies is appropriate or good.
Sex is everywhere. From Netflix to porn, the world is shaping our view and expectations of it. So the church has to talk candidly and biblically about sex.