Confronting Child Sexual Abuse
Brothers and sisters, we’ve long neglected this sin that lies in the shadows.
Brothers and sisters, we’ve long neglected this sin that lies in the shadows.
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.
Practical suggestions for how to demonstrate God’s love and care to hurting children.