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The lip sync challenge, domestic violence, and the 6th commandment

If you are on social media, you may have seen the law enforcement lip sync challenge where the agencies of different communities challenge one another to show another side to the badge. I watched a few that were a lot of fun. However, the video from the sheriff's department of Pickens County, George is very different. Trigger warning: Scenes of domestic violence. The video contains scenes of domestic violence that are heartbreaking. The statistics that are cited at the end are heartbreaking, too. But I applaud them for using this platform to raise awareness and, above all, encourage victims to seek help. In a previous social media discussion, I wondered whether those who encourage victims to remain in abusive situations are violating the 6th commandment (Thou shalt not kill) by putting people in harm's way. This was confirmed by Pastor John Fonville who pointed me to the Heidelberg catechism's question 107. 107. Q. Is it enough, then, that we do not kill our neigh...