Southern Baptist Convention in shock after newspapers reveal hundreds of abuse cases

Southern Baptist Convention in shock after newspapers reveal hundreds of abuse cases Christian Today staff writer for Christian Today An extraordinary investigation by the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News has found that hundreds of Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers have faced accusations of sexual misconduct during the last 20 years. Many have returned to church roles even after being convicted of sex crimes. The report found around 380 Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers had been ‘credibly accused’ of misconduct, with around 220 convicted or receiving plea deals. There were more than 700 victims, who experienced…

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