By Aaron Weaver, Baptist History & Heritage Society WACO, Texas — Churches remain one of the least accountable institutions when it comes to sexual abuse by clergy, a reality that must change if healing and justice for survivors is ever to be realized, said Baylor University social work professor Dr. David Pooler. Speaking during the… Read more »
Clergy sexual abuse of adults causes deep trauma, requires urgent reforms
By Aaron Weaver, Baptist History & Heritage Society WACO, Texas — In a plenary session titled “The Lord is an Avenger: Patriarchy, Predators and Preventing Exploitation,” the Rev. Dr. Meredith Stone and the Rev. Dr. Jay Kieve challenged churches and institutions to take seriously the systemic roots of abuse and to adopt practices that prioritize… Read more »