Rachael Denhollander
The evangelical sexual abuse crisis is the spiritual warfare of our time
By Karen Swallow Prior — May 4, 2021
(RNS) — My accident taught me what happens to victims of abuse and how trauma works.
Guidepost report: Bryan Loritts mishandled abuse allegations at former church but did not cover them up
By Bob Smietana — March 31, 2021
(RNS) — A new report shows how much churches still need to learn about dealing with abuse.
With Beth Moore’s exit, more evangelical women are challenging strict gender norms
By Yonat Shimron — March 19, 2021
(RNS) — While no one expects a groundswell of women to follow Moore, some evangelical women are beginning to speak out about the limits of complementarian theology.
Atlanta suspect blamed women for ‘tempting’ him. Purity culture does the same.
By Katelyn Beaty — March 18, 2021
(RNS) — Christian communities must reexamine attitudes that blame women for men’s sexual problems.
What’s behind the ‘Cuties’ outrage?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 18, 2020
(RNS) — The movie has provoked backlash since it landed last week on Netflix, the popular TV and movie streaming service. But what is the movie about, and why has it struck such a dissonant chord?
Rachael Denhollander: Christian colleges key in declaring sex abuse is ‘evil’
By Adelle M. Banks — January 31, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘You are the most equipped to help survivors to understand and teach your students to understand this is wrong,’ Denhollander said.
They made a mark on the religious scene this decade; some rose, others fell
By Yonat Shimron — January 2, 2020
(RNS) — This list of 12 — drawn from stories RNS has covered between 2010 and 2019 — offers a one-time retrospective of the personalities (and not a few of the issues) that dominated the religious scene this past decade.
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.
Speaking of abuse: Baptist news service, Bible scholars grapple with language
By Adelle M. Banks and Emily McFarlan Miller — October 10, 2019
(RNS) — Some Christians are reassessing how to describe sexual misconduct, with an eye to owning up to the seriousness of abuse.
At Caring Well conference, SBC leaders hear criticism of abuse response
By Jack Jenkins — October 5, 2019
DALLAS (RNS) — The Caring Well conference on sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention devoted its second and third days to hearing from critics of the denomination's response to victims.
Controversial Founders Ministries video leads to board resignations, #MeToo concerns
By Adelle M. Banks — August 2, 2019
(RNS) — According to statements from two board members, the inclusion of Rachael Denhollander in the trailer released July 23 appears to have been a particular sore point.
Women sex abuse survivors tell Southern Baptists: ‘Our family is sick’
By Adelle M. Banks — June 11, 2019
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — One woman, who said she was abused by her youth pastor and then her senior pastor, said the intervention of a trusted adult is crucial for survivors.
Southern Baptist leaders plan to remedy ‘insufficient’ approach to abuse claims
By Adelle M. Banks — June 3, 2019
(RNS) — Their denomination’s Executive Committee may also vote to create a year-round Credentials Committee that will consider complaints about churches mishandling abuse or 'discriminatory behavior on the basis of ethnicity.'
Southern Baptist executive group urges caution before investigating church abuse
By Adelle M. Banks — February 26, 2019
(RNS) — The work group determined that six on Greear’s list require 'no further inquiry,' three should be investigated and one is not a Southern Baptist congregation.
What about the church’s silence?
By Beth Moore — January 31, 2018
(RNS) — The Harvey Weinstein scandal and atrocities against children by USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar drop a question of epic proportions into the lap of the church: Why are we who preach and teach 'the truth will set you free' largely bound by silence regarding sexual assault and abuse?
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