Recently released documents once again raise a question: Why were so many conservative Christian leaders willing to turn a blind eye to decades-long accusations of sexual abuse?
If these sins characterize your pastor, serious concern and severe action are necessary.
Our understanding of the Bible’s standards for Christian character and its demands for how we care for the vulnerable must lead to changes in the way we view abuse prevention.
A 288-page report commissioned by the Southern Baptist Convention finds allegations of sexual abuse were ignored or covered up for nearly 20 years by senior members of the denomination’s Executive Committee.
Instead of the heartwarming image of churches taking the good news to the world, the report tells the dark story of victims and children coming to leaders for help and finding only harm.
