This book tells the story of the Presbyterian church in the United States, beginning with its British foundations and extending to its present-day expression in multiple American Presbyterian denominations. It emphasizes the role of the evangelical movement in shaping various Presbyterian bodies in America, especially in the twentieth century amid increasing departures from traditional Calvinis…
Contents : Myths and facts about sexual assault and child sexual abuse -- The statistics about sexual violence / Barbara Chester -- If she says no, then it's rape / Ellen goodman -- Recognizing the symptoms and consequences of sexual assault and abuse / Barbara Chester -- Elder abuse : the view from the chancel / Jane A. Boyajian -- With no immediate cause / Ntozake Shange -- Violence against …
Previous edition: 1984. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.