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Christianity Today

Sovereign Grace Ministries: Courts shouldn’t ‘second-guess’ pastoral counseling of sex abuse victims

Sovereign Grace Ministries: Courts Shouldn’t ‘Second-Guess’ Pastoral Counseling of Sex Abuse Victims Legal observers question whether clergy-penitent privilege applies to denomination accused of covering up crimes. Christianity Today story published online Jan. 25. In response to a civil lawsuit alleging that it covered up numerous cases of child sexual abuse, Sovereign Grace Ministries (SGM) has pledged to “carefully review” each accusation. However, the lawsuit—which claims the association … Continue reading Sovereign Grace Ministries: Courts shouldn’t ‘second-guess’ pastoral counseling of sex abuse victims

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Christian Chronicle

Editorial: Taking steps to protect children

First Place, Editorial/Commentary, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists This staff editorial was written by Bobby Ross Jr., managing editor for The Christian Chronicle. In Georgia, a former youth minister faces statutory rape charges. He’s accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old church member. In Indiana, a minister pleaded guilty last summer to sexually assaulting a teenage girl. These cases — both involving Churches of … Continue reading Editorial: Taking steps to protect children

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Washington Post

Excommunicated Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out on church’s handling of child abuse

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A20 of The Washington Post. September 26, 2002, Thursday, BC cycle Excommunicated Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out on church’s handling of child abuse BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 728 words DATELINE: TULLAHOMA, Tenn. Joe and Barbara Anderson have been abandoned by their peers. Their son won’t talk to them, and won’t let them … Continue reading Excommunicated Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out on church’s handling of child abuse

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