Steven R. Tracy presents the biblical message about shame and abuse, and how to overcome its destructive nature. He covers the nature of shame, mentioning specifically the transfer of shame from abusers, shame as a defense mechanism, the susceptibility to shameful behavior, and also considers the nature of our sexuality in relation to these issues. Steven then describes the satanic strategy, focusing on the denial or unawareness of guilt. Finally, Steven offers biblical suggestions on how to overcome destructive shame.

Workshop Session, 72 mins.
Seeking Justice and Loving Mercy
CBE 10th International Conference, Denver, Colo.

STEVEN R. TRACY (Ph.D., University of Sheffield) is vice president of academic affairs and professor of theology and ethics at Phoenix Seminary, Scottsdale, AZ. Steve and his wife Celestia are founding board members of Mending the Soul Ministries, a non profit abuse education and prevention ministry.