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Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Men’s Violence Against Women

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While sharing some characteristics with Roman Catholicism and Protestantism, Eastern Orthodox Christianity also has theological convictions and a cultural history that differ from Christian traditions in the West. This chapter introduces mental health professionals and clergy to the structure and beliefs of this religious tradition. In addition, the author discusses a sampling of theological and cultural factors that contribute to men’s violence against women, and movements and ideas within the faith system that can be used to educate Eastern Christian communities about abuse, assist survivors in healing from violence, and help perpetrators to develop healthier relationship skills.

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  1. Department of Psychology, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, USA

    Elizabeth A. Gassin Ph.D.

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Gassin, E. (2015). Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Men’s Violence Against Women. In: Johnson, A. (eds) Religion and Men's Violence Against Women. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2266-6_10

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