sexual misconduct
#UsToo: How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting sexual misconduct and abuse of power harder for Jewish and Muslim women
By Keren McGinity — October 17, 2023
(The Conversation) — In minority faith groups that already face hate, women who have experienced harassment sometimes fear bringing negative attention to their community.
Bishop Michael Curry responds to complaints of ‘free passes’ for accused bishops
By Kathryn Post — September 5, 2023
(RNS) — At least 55 Episcopal bishops signed a letter saying they are ‘angered by and deeply concerned about the perception — or the reality — that bishops get a free pass on behavioral issues.’
Archbishop resigns from Anglican Church of Canada over sexual misconduct
By Kathryn Post — April 20, 2022
(RNS) — Mark MacDonald was national Indigenous Anglican archbishop of the ACC and is known for his climate justice advocacy.
Anglican Church of Canada blunders stoke calls for general secretary to resign
By Kathryn Post — March 30, 2022
(RNS) — “The ACC absolutely has the capacity to respond in an appropriate way, but it has made deliberate and calculated choices not to," a survivor said.
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston resigns after revelations of indiscretions with women
By Roxanne Stone — March 23, 2022
(RNS) — In a statement posted on its website Wednesday, the board said it had accepted Houston's resignation and acknowledged 'there will be much emotion at this news.'
ACCtoo calls Anglican Church of Canada to repent for mishandling abuse allegations
By Kathryn Post — March 2, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I wanted to do something in my power to change the broken policies within the church and its disciplinary system,’ said one survivor.
Reform movement publishes extensive report on sexual misconduct in its youth programs
By Yonat Shimron — February 17, 2022
(RNS) — ‘We are heartbroken and distressed by these accounts and we profoundly apologize for the enduring pain caused to so many,’ said UJR leaders in a statement.
Reform Jewish seminary report uncovers 50 years of sexual misconduct
By Yonat Shimron — November 9, 2021
(RNS) — The report shows many of its rabbinical students said the seminary had an ‘old boys’ club’ mentality that allowed sexual harassment against women and LGBTQ students to fester.
Report: Ravi Zacharias was guilty of sexual misconduct. RZIM board apologizes.
By Bob Smietana — February 11, 2021
(RNS) — The famed evangelist often requested sexual contact during massages and he collected photos — including intimate images from younger women — all while denying any misconduct.
Ravi Zacharias ministry to investigate sexual misconduct claims at spas against its founder
By Bob Smietana — September 29, 2020
(RNS) — Former employees at spas owned by the evangelist claim he exposed himself and made unwanted sexual advances.
Cedarville’s plan to save Anthony Moore abandoned its students — and Moore
By Russell L. Meek — April 28, 2020
(RNS) — Welcoming an admitted sexual offender into the sort of environment that facilitated his previous crime did not show love for him or the student body.
United Methodist clergywomen ask church to reopen sexual misconduct case against elder
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 23, 2020
(RNS) — More than five dozen young United Methodist clergywomen are circulating an open letter claiming there was no justice in the denomination’s 'just resolution' process for the four women who accused the Rev. Donald 'Bud' Heckman of sexual misconduct.
Texas imam ordered to pay $2.55 million in sexual misconduct case
By Aysha Khan — August 15, 2019
(RNS) — The alleged victim sued Imam Zia Ul-Haq Sheikh in 2018, claiming that he had coerced her into sex with him at a local motel after years of grooming and exploitation.
US Catholic bishops adopt process for reviewing misconduct of bishops
By Thomas Reese — June 14, 2019
(RNS) — The USCCB has established a process for investigating allegations of misconduct by bishops — but lay groups say the key will be lay involvement and transparency in its implementation.
Did Jerry Falwell’s personal photos violate Christian sexual codes?
By Yonat Shimron — May 9, 2019
(RNS) — Many schools, such as Liberty University, have honor codes that spell out Christian standards for sexual conduct. Nude photos are not among them.
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