Andy Savage

David raped Bathsheba, and why that matters

By Russell L. Meek — November 1, 2019

(RNS) — If we can use a softer label or somehow chalk sexual violence up to lust or hormones or a woman’s seduction, those who defend or cover up for clergy sexual abuse are off the hook.

Jules Woodson: Andy Savage’s reported return to pulpit is ‘not OK’

By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 29, 2019

(RNS) — Andy Savage reportedly is planning to start a new church in Memphis, Tennessee.

2018 in review: A year of reckoning for powerful religious figures

By Bob Smietana — December 28, 2018

(RNS) — A year ago Bill Hybels was the pastor of one of the nation's most influential megachurches, Theodore McCarrick was a prince of the Catholic Church, and Michael Curry was the relatively unknown head of a mainline Protestant denomination.

Ending the year #MeToo went to church, Wheaton summit to discuss evangelical response

By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 10, 2018

CHICAGO (RNS) — The Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College will host a one-day evangelical gathering around the topic of sexual abuse this week on the campus of the evangelical Christian school. Some worry it won't go far enough.

Who among us? What the Kavanaugh hearings can teach us about forgiveness

By Katelyn Beaty — September 28, 2018

(RNS) — Time might make memories fuzzy, but it doesn’t erase physical, emotional and spiritual wounds.

Jules Woodson to abuse survivors: ‘You are strong, you are brave and your voice matters’

By Jules Woodson — September 25, 2018

(RNS) — There are numerous reasons that many sexual assault victims wait years to come forward, she says. It's important to understand why.

Weighing the spiritual cost when saints turn out to be scoundrels

By Cathleen Falsani — September 11, 2018

(RNS) — What do we do when we learn our beloved shepherd is actually a predator, or the faith leader we’ve admired all our lives turns out to be unworthy of our trust?

Memphis megachurch pastor resigns following sexual abuse investigation

By Ron Maxey — March 21, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (USA Today) — Savage's fall culminates more than two months of accusations and soul-searching over a case that became symbolic of the #churchtoo offshoot of the #metoo movement.

Where is the Church on #MeToo?

By Autumn Miles — January 18, 2018

(RNS) — The Church has operated under a cloud of shame and silence for decades.

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