Unofficial Watchdog of the Episcopal Church
In the wake of the sex abuse scandals in the Catholic church and the SBC, ever wonder how other denominations are responding? In the case of the Episcopal Church, the reaction typically is to continue sipping Chardonnay, nibbling Brie, and to say, “Thank goodness. WE dealt with that long ago,”
Continue readingOver the past year, the Church of England has faced its own sexual abuse scandal that in many ways mirrors the horrific accusations swirling through the Roman Catholic church. And while most observers agree that there has been little accountability, and myriad instances of questionable veracity, extending all the way
Continue readingEd.: We recently had the opportunity to interview Fr. Mark White, the Catholic priest who has been suspended from parish ministry due to his criticism of the church’s handling of sexual abuse. Here are our questions and his responses. We believe his thoughts are important to all who are concerned
Continue readingFor several years, I served as a diocesan sexual misconduct training and prevention facilitator. The experience was tremendously rewarding, and meeting people throughout the diocese a wonderful opportunity. That said, my sense was that even the most motivated cringed at the prospect of spending the better part of a Saturday
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