"Christians need to realize that while passion for family living and family values may feel timeless, how that is communicated and carried out in any place or any given generation will differ. We must be on our guard that nostalgia for the traditional family, however that is defined, does not prevent us from ministering to the real needs of our communities... How do these nostalgic images and evangelical musings on the traditional family link to violence? you may wonder. The answer is quite straightforward. We teach and preach that the family is sacred, ordained by God, honored by Christina people. The family may be sacred, but sometimes it is not safe. In our enthusiasm to support family, we often overlook that important fact. Statistically speaking, women, men and children are more likely to be harmed or threatened or injured within their own family home than outside it. When we place the family on a very high pedestal, we must recognize that the result is a cha...