clergy sexual abuse
To prevent abuse and coverups, the church needs to empower laypeople
Our old, clerical ways cannot be redeemed.
by Sean Rowe
A pastor's #MeToo story
"What can we do to make this go away?" a member of the personnel committee asked.
Shining a light on our lurking depravity
I never imagined Kevin Spacey as a moral guide. Still, even when the bar was not high, the news has been heartbreaking for humanity.
History and Presence, by Robert A. Orsi
History of religion meets ethnography in this complex, intriguing account of Catholic devotional practices. Orsi, who teaches at Northwestern University, operates on several levels at once.
Complicit all around
One might expect Spotlight to be fascinating because of the victims' stories. But it's the focus on clerical and legal institutions that grabs the viewer.
Christian Reformed Church regrets clergy sex abuse, adopts new policies
Not reporting it is not an option
Tough love for sexual abusers
Outrage, accountability, forgiveness, potential reconciliation