Rihanna and Chris Brown shocked the music industry this week when they released two  remixes of his song, “Turn Up The Music,” and her song, “Birthday Cake”.  Has all been forgotten?

It has been three years after Brown savagely beat Rihanna, punched, bit and threatened to kill her.  Read the police report for yourself.

The collaborations are a way to make money and stir the pot, especially after the Grammy Awards in which Brown performed and won an award.  The industry seems to be forgiving – but what message does this send?

The wrong one.

By working with Brown, Rihanna is sending a wrong message to girls and women who have been victims of domestic abuse.  It’s also dangerous.

Some young women Tweeted some disturbing things during the Grammys about Brown, for example, “Chris brown can punch me whenever he wants!”

What does this message tell girls and boys?  That abusive men can be forgiven without any kind of intervention or punishment?

Dr. Boyce Watkins writes on his blog:

“The decision of Rihanna to reunite with Chris Brown serves as a huge disservice to every family working to get their loved ones out of abusive relationships.   She sends a clear message (which tends to be more prevalent in black America, unfortunately) that if a man has enough “swag,” money and power, you can forgive anything he does.  While Diva Rihanna may not be entirely innocent in her dealings with Chris Brown, this message is a blow against women everywhere.”

Even more disturbing, TMZ reports that Brown and Rihanna are dangerously close to getting back together, but the singers’ friends are desperately trying to keep them apart.

According to sources, Rihanna still loves Brown and would be with him if it weren’t for the media and her fans and that Brown also has strong feelings for her.

One source said, “You can’t hold back love.”

Wow.  What do you think?