Aaron Edwards
Aaron Edwards is an evangelical theologian, author, and preacher, and a father of six. He has written numerous books and articles. He also currently co-hosts two podcasts on the intersections between theology, Church, and culture, and writes regularly on his Substack: thatgoodfight.substack.com
ArticleShould Christian parents be prepared to smack their children? The case in favour of corporal punishment
It’s not an easy thing to talk about corporal punishment. Many British parents are wary even of broaching the subject with one another, let alone normalising it. For many people, the potential for justifying abuse is too high. Anyone defending a genuinely Christian view of corporal punishment should never justify abuse. But in our zeal to combat abusive forms of corporal punishment, we also risk eradicating this biblical practice altogether, forgetting that, when practised in love, it is intended for good not evil.
