Citation

Pearson K. J. Relig. Abuse 2008; 8(4): 27.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15211030802194472

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

“Holy Anger” is a sermon inspired by the experiences of a hospital chaplain serving children and families at a child protection center, a center that investigates alleged child abuse cases and provides healing care for the children and their caregivers. The sermon was written through an interpretation of the Christian New Testament Scripture passage from the Book of Matthew 18:1-14. “Holy Anger” testifies to the reality of child abuse prevalent in our society and advocates for the complete education and support of congregations to help prevent child abuse. The message of this sermon is that God is capable of both Holy Anger and Holy Love and that children are God's most precious creatures and deserve the best care from their caregivers.