
Abusing Grace: When the Church Fails to Call Sexual Assault a Crime
On Tuesday I started my day as I always do, but instead of heading to work as a Trauma Therapist I went to the Virginia Beach Courthouse. I went to attend the sentencing hearing of convicted sex offender Jeff Bondi. A “pillar” of the community. A revered Christian leader. A wolf in sheep’s clothing. I went to stand with the victim. To stand with the possibly countless victims yet to identify themselves. To stand in solidarity with Survivors who tell me their stories daily. Th