These horrific statistics prove Christian men must stand against sexism
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Bekah Legg2021-03-11T00:00:00
1 in 4 churchgoers have experienced abuse within an intimate relationship. And almost all of the women you know have been sexually harassed at some point in their lives, says Bekah Legg
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