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Saturday, September 22, 2007
Clergy sex-abuse survivor questions fairness of Southern Baptist study SHARE
Southern Baptist leaders were directed by the denomination's members to study the creation of a database of Baptist clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. Now, a Baptist clergy sex-abuse survivor says the staff member guiding the study is predisposed against it and should be replaced with someone more objective.
Clergy sex-abuse survivor questions fairness of Southern Baptist study SHARE
Southern Baptist leaders were directed by the denomination's members to study the creation of a database of Baptist clergy who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. Now, a Baptist clergy sex-abuse survivor says the staff member guiding the study is predisposed against it and should be replaced with someone more objective.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Sex abuse victims turn focus to Baptists SHARE
Sex abuse victims turn focus on Baptists for failing to institute procedures used by other faith groups to protect kids against clergy abuse. Southern Baptist president Frank Page responds by questioning the motives of SNAP, a self-help support group for child-rape victims.
Sex abuse victims turn focus to Baptists SHARE
Sex abuse victims turn focus on Baptists for failing to institute procedures used by other faith groups to protect kids against clergy abuse. Southern Baptist president Frank Page responds by questioning the motives of SNAP, a self-help support group for child-rape victims.
(3 comments)
Friday, January 5, 2007
Convicted Child Molester Longtime Pastor of Southern Baptist Churches SHARE
Under a cloud of suspicion, a Southern Baptist pastor moved from Maryland to Alabama to Florida, where he was finally convicted of child molestation. The case points to the need for a central office in the Southern Baptist Convention where molesting ministers can be reported and stopped instead of being recycled to other churches.
Convicted Child Molester Longtime Pastor of Southern Baptist Churches SHARE
Under a cloud of suspicion, a Southern Baptist pastor moved from Maryland to Alabama to Florida, where he was finally convicted of child molestation. The case points to the need for a central office in the Southern Baptist Convention where molesting ministers can be reported and stopped instead of being recycled to other churches.
(3 comments)
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Blind Faith SHARE
Faith is central to any religious belief. But blind faith in human beings can have disastrous consequences. The Catholic Church has learned this over the last few years. Baptists may soon be finding it out.
Blind Faith SHARE
Faith is central to any religious belief. But blind faith in human beings can have disastrous consequences. The Catholic Church has learned this over the last few years. Baptists may soon be finding it out.
(3 comments)
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Suits allege clergy misconduct: Two Baptist ministers apologize SHARE
Two Baptist ministers in Denton County, Texas are accused of sexually abusing teen girls. Apologies are made and alleged hush money paid. One apologizing minister calls his conduct a mere "lapse in judgment." Clergy abuse activists are convinced that Baptist leaders know about many other cases of clergy abuse and do nothing to remove the men from ministry.
Suits allege clergy misconduct: Two Baptist ministers apologize SHARE
Two Baptist ministers in Denton County, Texas are accused of sexually abusing teen girls. Apologies are made and alleged hush money paid. One apologizing minister calls his conduct a mere "lapse in judgment." Clergy abuse activists are convinced that Baptist leaders know about many other cases of clergy abuse and do nothing to remove the men from ministry.
(3 comments)
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Menorahs' Lights Bring Thoughts on Denial and Evil SHARE
Baptist leaders clearly have the power and resources to confront the evil of clergy sex abuse. Yet they collude through silence and denial. Why do good people do nothing in the face of evil? It's an ancient question that is again reflected as menorahs light the night.
Menorahs' Lights Bring Thoughts on Denial and Evil SHARE
Baptist leaders clearly have the power and resources to confront the evil of clergy sex abuse. Yet they collude through silence and denial. Why do good people do nothing in the face of evil? It's an ancient question that is again reflected as menorahs light the night.
(3 comments)
Saturday, December 16, 2006
Language of Foley report might also apply to Baptist leaders SHARE
Much of the language in the Foley report could apply to Baptist leaders who have failed to protect teens against clergy child molesters: "Willfully ignorant...unwillingness to take responsibility...danger...to the integrity of the institution." At least there is an institutional investigatory process for political leaders. Why aren't religious leaders held to the same level of accountability?
Language of Foley report might also apply to Baptist leaders SHARE
Much of the language in the Foley report could apply to Baptist leaders who have failed to protect teens against clergy child molesters: "Willfully ignorant...unwillingness to take responsibility...danger...to the integrity of the institution." At least there is an institutional investigatory process for political leaders. Why aren't religious leaders held to the same level of accountability?
(3 comments)
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Sex Abuse by Clergy Affects All Religions SHARE
Clergy sex abuse is not just a Catholic problem. It affects all religious groups and is very widespread. The largest Protestant denomination, Southern Baptists, have so far stayed under the radar, but their own scholars report that sexual misconduct by Baptist clergy is "routinely covered up."
Sex Abuse by Clergy Affects All Religions SHARE
Clergy sex abuse is not just a Catholic problem. It affects all religious groups and is very widespread. The largest Protestant denomination, Southern Baptists, have so far stayed under the radar, but their own scholars report that sexual misconduct by Baptist clergy is "routinely covered up."
(3 comments)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Pastor Reportedly Settled Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse of Minor SHARE
Baptist minister is reported to have paid hush money to settle lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of a teen church girl. Catholics now have a policy against paying hush money to secure secrecy. Why not Baptists?
Pastor Reportedly Settled Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse of Minor SHARE
Baptist minister is reported to have paid hush money to settle lawsuit alleging sexual abuse of a teen church girl. Catholics now have a policy against paying hush money to secure secrecy. Why not Baptists?
(3 comments)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Baptist Leaders Will Investigate Gays but Not Molesting Ministers SHARE
Baptist leaders claim power to investigate churches that accept gays as members, but not churches that retain ministers reported for sexually molesting kids. Baptist autonomy is nothing more than a rationalization to avoid ousting colleagues who prey on children.
Baptist Leaders Will Investigate Gays but Not Molesting Ministers SHARE
Baptist leaders claim power to investigate churches that accept gays as members, but not churches that retain ministers reported for sexually molesting kids. Baptist autonomy is nothing more than a rationalization to avoid ousting colleagues who prey on children.
(3 comments)
Friday, November 17, 2006
SNAP Urges Texas Baptists to Disclose List of Sexual Predators SHARE
SNAP, a group known for exposing sexual abuse by Catholic priests, called on the Baptist General Convention of Texas to disclose names held in a secret file of ministers reported by churches for child molestation. SNAP suspects that hundreds of child-molesting clergy remain active in Baptist churches across the country.
SNAP Urges Texas Baptists to Disclose List of Sexual Predators SHARE
SNAP, a group known for exposing sexual abuse by Catholic priests, called on the Baptist General Convention of Texas to disclose names held in a secret file of ministers reported by churches for child molestation. SNAP suspects that hundreds of child-molesting clergy remain active in Baptist churches across the country.
(4 comments)
Monday, October 30, 2006
SBC Clergy Predators "Wolves" in the Church SHARE
The Southern Baptist Convention uses congregational autonomy as an excuse for failing to protect kids against sexual predators in the pulpits. That's immoral. Protecting the young is a sacred obligation. There are no excuses.
SBC Clergy Predators "Wolves" in the Church SHARE
The Southern Baptist Convention uses congregational autonomy as an excuse for failing to protect kids against sexual predators in the pulpits. That's immoral. Protecting the young is a sacred obligation. There are no excuses.
(3 comments)
Monday, October 23, 2006
Clergy Predators are as Crafty as Cyber-Predators SHARE
Foleygate has awakened many to the realization that predators wear all kinds of masks. That includes the mask of a minister. Yet, the largest Protestant denomination in the country - the Southern Baptist Convention - lacks procedures for accountability when a minister is reported for sexual abuse of a minor. This dangerous blindness leaves kids at risk.
Clergy Predators are as Crafty as Cyber-Predators SHARE
Foleygate has awakened many to the realization that predators wear all kinds of masks. That includes the mask of a minister. Yet, the largest Protestant denomination in the country - the Southern Baptist Convention - lacks procedures for accountability when a minister is reported for sexual abuse of a minor. This dangerous blindness leaves kids at risk.
(3 comments)
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Southern Baptist Leaders Challenged to Get Tough on Clergy Sex Abuse SHARE
Clergy sex abuse survivors deliver letter to Southern Baptist leaders at Nashville headquarters, urging them to create independent review board and to implement procedures for ridding their ranks of clergy predators. The problem is highlighted by a documented report that 18 Southern Baptist leaders were informed about a substantiated account involving a minister's abuse of a minor, and yet the man remained in ministry.
Southern Baptist Leaders Challenged to Get Tough on Clergy Sex Abuse SHARE
Clergy sex abuse survivors deliver letter to Southern Baptist leaders at Nashville headquarters, urging them to create independent review board and to implement procedures for ridding their ranks of clergy predators. The problem is highlighted by a documented report that 18 Southern Baptist leaders were informed about a substantiated account involving a minister's abuse of a minor, and yet the man remained in ministry.
(3 comments)
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Clergy Sex-Abuse Activist Awaits Response from SBC SHARE
Southern Baptist leaders remain mute to calls for action on clergy sex abuse, but more survivors speak up about Southern Baptist abuse and cover-ups.
Clergy Sex-Abuse Activist Awaits Response from SBC SHARE
Southern Baptist leaders remain mute to calls for action on clergy sex abuse, but more survivors speak up about Southern Baptist abuse and cover-ups.
(3 comments)
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Baptist Leaders Blind toTheir Responsibilities SHARE
In the wake of Foleygate, this would be an opportune time for the Southern Baptist Convention to get its own house in order and to institute accountability procedures for protecting kids against clergy predators. When 18 leaders have information about a substantiated report involving a minister's sexual abuse of a minor, and the man remains in ministry, there is a dangerous institutionalized blindness.
Baptist Leaders Blind toTheir Responsibilities SHARE
In the wake of Foleygate, this would be an opportune time for the Southern Baptist Convention to get its own house in order and to institute accountability procedures for protecting kids against clergy predators. When 18 leaders have information about a substantiated report involving a minister's sexual abuse of a minor, and the man remains in ministry, there is a dangerous institutionalized blindness.
(3 comments)
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Advocate Says Baptists Slow to Confront Problem of Clergy Sex Abuse SHARE
Attempts to report Southern Baptist clergy sex abuse meet with roadblocks. Advocates urge Baptist leaders to stop turning a blind eye to sexual abuse and to take action for the protection of kids against clergy predators.
Advocate Says Baptists Slow to Confront Problem of Clergy Sex Abuse SHARE
Attempts to report Southern Baptist clergy sex abuse meet with roadblocks. Advocates urge Baptist leaders to stop turning a blind eye to sexual abuse and to take action for the protection of kids against clergy predators.
