This is a new parable, written for the edification of Jewish and non-Jewish believers, particularly leaders with connections to the Messianic movement. It is edifying, but not comfortable. It is a story about abuse. It's about a "cycle of violence and silence", the role of leadership responsibility, and the risktaking necessary to protect targets of abuse, ...all told from the viewpoint of the Good Samaritan, that model of rescue and love-in-action given to us by our Messiah. Only in this parable, he becomes the Bad Samaritan.... Read the story. Read the feedback: Links to Specific Threads in the Blog (the most recent first): Practical Advice on Abuse Ways of Finding Closure On Forgiving Abusers The "Jezebel" Smokescreen The Silence of Leaders Who is Your "Tsavuah"? How did the Story Affect You?