Why reputation is prioritised over protecting victims

David Shepherd  |  Comment
Date posted:  12 Dec 2024
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Why reputation is prioritised over protecting victims

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In the four years of writing for Evangelicals Now, the published responses to my articles have been few and far between. The responses sent by post to me (c/o Beacon Church Camberley) have been even rarer.

That’s why the letter I received in response to my last article (How do Christian legal principles help us navigate scandals?) caught my attention.

Out of respect for the anonymous author, I will say no more about the letter than that its contents caused me to reflect deeply. I wondered why so many church leaders resort to connivance and cover-ups, rather than reporting corroborated allegations to the police.

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