I get very sick to my stomach in reporting sex abuse in the Church. What a disgrace! I have no room for it! This evil chases away so many from the American Church. So many souls have been hurt be so called Christians. We all must always strive to be pure in all we do and say.
Got Questions states: Actively hiding, disguising, or keeping a mistake or sin hidden rather than correcting it is referred to as a “cover-up.” The church should not be involved in cover-ups. Anyone with knowledge of abuse or who suspects abuse is morally obligated to act on such information. In many cases, there is also a legal obligation to report the abuse to the proper authorities. State laws clearly define abuse and detail when, how, and to whom to report it. Churches and Christian ministries are required to follow state laws in this matter (Romans 13:1–7). More Here
Disgraced pastor and former (SBC) president Johnny Hunt continues to preach despite the credible allegations of sexual abuse against him, as stated in the 2022 Guidepost Solutions report.
“Preaching close to my home in Woodstock this Sunday November 12 at Church 1025 in Monroe, GA.,” Hunt posed on Instagram. “I hope to see you in one of our 3 morning services.”
After asking his Instagram followers for prayer, Hunt said, “We’re going to have a great time together.” More Here
Johnny Hunt is suing the denomination he once led, saying he was defamed by allegations he assaulted another pastor’s wife. More Here
The Southern Baptist Convention releases sex abuser database: Four biblical responses
An extensive investigation into the sexual abuses found an estimated 16,000 victims involving 3,700 Roman Catholic clergies (Bishop Accountability, 2011). It has also been reported that the Roman Catholic Church has paid over $3 billion to victim compensation and related expenditures (Abuse Lawsuit, 2021).
Child Sex Abusers in Protestant Christian Churches: An Offender Typology
A recent poll showed that 63 percent of Americans are very or somewhat pessimistic about “the moral and ethical standards in our country” while only 12 percent said they had “quite a lot” of confidence in the nation’s future.
