Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear speaks to the denomination’s executive committee on Feb. 18, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Just days after a newspaper investigation revealed hundreds of sexual abuse cases by Southern Baptist ministers and lay leaders over the past two decades, (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Southern Baptist report condemns ‘epidemic’ of abuse, looks at ways to assist victims
The 'Caring Well' report also summarizes a range of next steps to address the issue for years to come, including educating congregations about abuse, preparing them to help survivors, and fostering abuse prevention.
To DC Dykes, the Star of David is a nationalist symbol; to Jews it’s a sign of faith
For queer Jews, the rainbow flag with the Star of David has nothing to do with Israel. They say it’s a Jewish symbol and an ancient one at that, predating the modern State of Israel by more than 1,500 years.
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Southern Baptists are supposed to talk about sexual abuse. But right now they’re discussing whether one woman can preach.
Houston-based Bible teacher Beth Moore, one of the most widely recognized evangelical women in America, has highlighted the issue of sexual abuse from her stage for years. In the run-up to the meeting, Moore has become a focus of attention.
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