Dear Editor,
Since reading the Independent Inquiry into the Child Sexual Abuse in Cof E churches, I became aware of how much the report mirrored my daughter’s experience. The difference was that this happened in an evangelical church. Therefore, I believe this report is valuable for all churches and needs to be read thoughtfully.
One of the main reasons why this needs to be flagged up is because the damage to victims where churches act inappropriately is very long lasting.
Guilt & shame: The gospel is big enough to address both
Note: this article contains references to abuse.When Leanne first shared her story in our women's group, the room fell …