#MeToo
#MeToo, ‘Mary Magdalene’ focus on women’s stories in Bible as Easter nears
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 18, 2019
(RNS) — It seems like the women of Scripture are having a moment leading up to Easter (April 21), celebrated by many Christians as the day they believe Jesus rose from the dead.
DeVon Franklin produces faith films while guiding men through #MeToo movement
By Adelle M. Banks — April 1, 2019
(RNS) — ‘I challenge every man to not look at the #MeToo movement as a women's movement,’ said Franklin. ‘It's not. We need to be a part of this movement.’
Pope publicly acknowledges clergy sexual abuse of nuns
By Nicole Winfield — February 5, 2019
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — The acknowledgment comes just two weeks before he hosts an unprecedented gathering of bishops to craft a global response to the scandal of priestly predators.
Willow Creek Association releases resource on ministry and #MeToo
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 31, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — The Willow Creek Association published a series of videos titled "Ministry and #MeToo" online Wednesday (Jan. 30), nine months after founder Bill Hybels stepped down amid allegations he acted sexually inappropriately with women at the Chicago-area evangelical megachurch he also had started, Willow Creek Community Church.
As Christmas nears, Willow Creek hopes for a fresh start
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 19, 2018
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. (RNS) — Christmas always has been a time of celebration at Willow Creek Community Church, and this year has been no exception. But there also are reminders this has been no ordinary year at Willow Creek.
At Wheaton summit, prominent evangelicals share stories of sexual abuse
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 14, 2018
WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — Popular Bible teacher Beth Moore was one of many speakers who revealed they, too, were survivors of sexual abuse and harassment at a one-day evangelical gathering. Some shared their stories for the first time, including bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado.
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.
Colorado police set sights on Shambhala Buddhist leaders over alleged sex crimes
By Aysha Khan — December 10, 2018
(RNS) – Buddhism's #MeToo movement could soon be making the transition from a grassroots movement to the criminal justice system.
Southern Baptist seminary, in #MeToo age, appoints ‘women’s support coordinator’
By Adelle M. Banks — November 30, 2018
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (RNS) — The president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary said the new position helps demonstrate the school has 'no tolerance on this campus for sexual harassment, assault, or disrespect.'
Does Trump encourage white supremacists? Faith groups divided in survey
By Adelle M. Banks — October 30, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The PRRI survey found sharp religious and racial divides over police brutality, immigration and churches' handling of #MeToo-related issues.
Elaine Pagels on grief, her #MeToo story, and why we find meaning in religion
By Jana Riess — October 26, 2018
Acclaimed scholar Elaine Pagels is known for her work on the Gnostic Gospels and the origins of Christianity. Now in a beautiful, raw memoir she shows how that academic work was born out of loss and the struggle to find meaning.
Episcopal Church confronts past role in sexual exploitation
By David Crary — October 16, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — With striking displays of candor, the Episcopal Church is acknowledging the potency of the #MeToo movement by officially lamenting its past role in sexual exploitation and pledging steps to combat it.
To overcome patriarchy, men first have to see it in themselves
By Simran Jeet Singh — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Those with brown skin know that those who don’t experience racism have a hard time relating to it, a feeling we call 'white privilege.' But the Kavanaugh case has forced us all to confront the male privilege we didn't see.
Amish not immune to #MeToo, victims say
By Lisa Green — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Lack of education and a culture of submission create an environment ripe for abuse, says the founder of the nonprofit Amish Heritage Foundation.
Paige Patterson, ousted Baptist seminary leader, to teach ethics course
By Adelle M. Banks — October 2, 2018
(RNS) — Patterson plans to co-teach a mid-October weeklong class on 'Christian Ethics: The Bible and Moral Issues' with Richard Land, president of Southern Evangelical Seminary.
