Religious Abuse

2×2 Church Elder Sentenced to 120 Years for Child Pornography

Raymond Zwiefelhofer, a tech CEO and former elder in the secretive 2×2 Church, was recently sentenced to 120 years in prison. This staggering sentence stems from his conviction on ten counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, encompassing 87 files of photos and videos depicting children under 15 engaged in exploitative or sexual acts. The sheer volume of material highlights the severity of his crimes and underscores the chilling nature of his actions.

The 2×2 Church, also known as the “Two by Two” or “Workers” Church, is a global Christian sect notorious for its extreme secrecy and long-standing allegations of child sexual abuse.… Continue reading

Church of England Report Exposes Decades of Child Abuse Cover-Up

An independent review found that John Smyth QC, a British barrister, abused over 100 children and young men over several decades, with the Church of England covering up his actions. Smyth, who died in 2018, was accused of physically abusing boys at his home, whom he had met at Christian summer camps. Despite knowledge of his abuse dating back to the 1980s, Smyth was not reported to the police and was allowed to leave the country. The review concluded that the Church of England failed to protect its young members and ultimately contributed to Smyth’s continued abuse. The Archbishop of Canterbury has since apologized to the victims and acknowledged the church’s shortcomings in addressing the abuse.

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Texas megachurch pastor admits past inappropriate behavior with ‘young lady’ after accusation of molesting 12-year-old

As I read about the disturbing revelation regarding the Texas megachurch pastor admitting to past inappropriate behavior with a young girl, who was actually just a 12-year-old child, my heart sank. It is appalling to think about the betrayal of trust and abuse of power that took place in this situation. The fact that this individual was part of Trump’s Evangelical Executive Advisory Board and was still allowed to lead prayers at events is truly disheartening.

The pastor’s attempt to downplay his actions by referring to the child as a “young lady” and labeling his behavior as merely inappropriate sexual behavior is not only delusional but also a blatant attempt to evade the severity of the situation.… Continue reading