Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby admitted to failing to adequately address abuse allegations within the Church of England, citing the overwhelming scale of the problem as a contributing factor, not an excuse. An independent review found that Welby, aware of abuse allegations against John Smyth in 2013, should have reported the case to authorities. Welby’s failure to act contributed to a decades-long cover-up of Smyth’s abuse of over 100 children and young men. He ultimately resigned in November 2024, taking personal responsibility for his actions, despite initially resisting calls to step down. The Church of England has since reiterated its commitment to improving its safeguarding practices.
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Christopher Willett, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, was arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes. These charges include statutory rape, sexual battery, unnatural intercourse, computer luring, and possession of child pornography, stemming from allegations by a 19-year-old woman who claims abuse began when she was 15. Police executed search warrants on Willett’s property, seizing electronics and other evidence. Willett is currently being held without bond in the Copiah County Jail.
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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
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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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
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