And as we struggled to learn how to care for the vulnerable well, people were suffering. Our awakening to the issue of abuse, even if just to new nuances of the issue, means that we were previously asleep. Several survivors/advocates have posted comments and critiques worth noting: Pastor Greear posted a link to this on Twitter. The church’s clumsiness has often meant that the suffering of others was longer in duration and deeper in impact than it should have been. Hearing their stories and sensing their passion, I am realizing that we need to be more humble and sober than this. And doubtless there are many of us-in the SBC specifically-who feel like the proactive pieces that have been written in recent weeks (to which I contributed one) are groundbreaking.Īt the same time, I have begun to hear more and more from many of my sisters in Christ (and some brothers) who have been championing this cause for much longer than a few weeks. I know that many public figures that have spoken out have been applauded for doing so. In recent weeks there has been an increased awareness of the church’s need to be more skilled and more aware in how we care for marriages and dating relationships where abuse is present. He addresses survivors, pastors, and advocates. Important blog post about abuse from newly-elected President of the SBC. Better Late Is Still Late: Advocating for Victims of Sexual Abuse. * * * * * * * Some Key Post-Meeting News and Articles Concerns about Mission, Structures, Activities Focus on Leadership Diversity, Especially Racial/Ethnic Focus on Abuse, Survivors, #MeToo, #ChurchToo
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