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RT @RevKimWChafee: Fundamentalism is never satisfied. It has moved right-ward, from the opinion that women cannot be lead pastors, to women…
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May 29
The Biblical Basis of Egalitarianism in 500 Words margmowczko.com/biblical-cas… via @MargMowczko
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May 31
One of the most destructive myths Christian parents have believed is that (1) God requires them to hit small children & (2) there is a “right” way to do this that is not harmful. Neither of these are true.
Replicating these liturgies of spanking teaches children other things:
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May 26
So true
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Matthew 18:15-17 is one of the most frequently misunderstood and misused Scripture passages that we see in GRACE investigations. If you've ever been told to reconcile with someone who abused you (or if you've wondered if a survivor is biblically mandated to confront their abuser before leaving), we encourage you to check out our conversation with Wade Mullen and Jay Kieve on the appropriate application of the Matthew 18 process and why it shouldn't apply to situations of abuse.
Watch the full conversation on GRACE's YouTube channel!
🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=WqzjNkB2…
#conflictresolution #Matthew18process #GRACE #GRACELiveConversation #abuseawareness #abuseresponse
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The Presbyterian Church in Ireland @pciassembly @uniontcollege seemingly use NDAs to cover-up, allegedly pressuring those they’ve mistreated to stay silent, thus risking perpetuation of harm. #NDAfree belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunda…
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The @pciassembly & @UnionTCollege are being publicly humbled as the subjects of a criminal investigation by PSNI & statutory investigation by the Charity Commission. But they’re not humbling themselves - they prefer to continue placing their men on pedestals in pompous tradition.
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Did @pciassembly @UnionTCollege @PCIModerator pause their “longstanding tradition” (as might’ve shown repentance, humility & wisdom in light of the ongoing criminal investigation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland) ?
No, they did not.
1 yr ago, @pciassembly & @UnionTCollege conferred an honorary doctorate on incoming Moderator Rev. Trevor Gribben before he resigned in disgrace. Now @pciassembly (under criminal investigation by PSNI & stat. investigation by Charity Commission) pursue tradition, without pause.
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1 yr ago, @pciassembly & @UnionTCollege conferred an honorary doctorate on incoming Moderator Rev. Trevor Gribben before he resigned in disgrace. Now @pciassembly (under criminal investigation by PSNI & stat. investigation by Charity Commission) pursue tradition, without pause.
Ahead of the General Assembly, in a long standing tradition the Presbyterian Theological Faculty, Ireland conferred an hon Doctorate of Divinity on PCI's incoming Moderator, Rev Richard Kerr, as he takes up the Church's highest office next month: bit.ly/4tWKaXY #PCIGA26
ALT A photograph taken during the graduation ceremony, which took place in Fisherwick Presbyterian Church in south Belfast on Friday, of (left to right) the Principal of Union Theological College, Rev Professor Michael McClenahan, presenting the Moderator-Designate, Rev Dr Richard Kerr, with his honorary Doctorate of Divinity.
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Oh yes! And when will the penultimate occupier of that same post be stripped of his Hon. DD given the disgrace he’s brought to PCI’s doorstep?
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The Presbyterian Church in Ireland @pciassembly @UnionTCollege (under criminal investigation by the PSNI & statutory investigation by the Charity Commission for serious safeguarding failures, alleged severe bullying, cover-ups etc.) should be ashamed of itself. @BelTel #NDAfree
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Link to @BelTel article below:
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland @pciassembly @uniontcollege seemingly use NDAs to cover-up, allegedly pressuring those they’ve mistreated to stay silent, thus risking perpetuation of harm. #NDAfree belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunda…
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Jonathan Servus retweeted
May 20
The same places that tell a woman "no" to ministerial leadership on ontological grounds seem unable to find the will to tell a man "no" based on disqualifying character
SBC is obvs example. Have seen it in the ACNA too.
All your gnat-straining is empty words in light of this.
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Claims of Christian revival ‘laid to rest’ as churchgoing falls
thetimes.com/article/fa0c7bc…
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May 18
It’s now been over a week since the verdict came in at the court case for Jonathan Fletcher. The legal system has spoken decisively.
But so far barely a single organisation or church leader in his orbit has apologised or expressed concern for his victims (until it’s amended…
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May 16
In my experience of #fletcherculture, which is extensive, 'loyalty' is the virtue prized over any fruit of the Spirit.
One of the aspects of #FletcherCulture which is so “successful” is the pressure to be loyal & silent. “Don’t dob”
There may be external pressure toward proper investigations & accountability
But internally no one (few?) step up to lead &/or hold to account
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May 17
Another ripple effect of his monstrous abuse is the long term psychological damage to countless women and families involved. It will take a lifetime to recover.
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I'm still cross about this. Safeguarding is not a secular ideology. The care and protection of children and the vulnerable is core to all three Abrahamic religions.
The largest one for me: 'This doesn't mean we need a wave of worldly governance oversight. There is much in secular safeguarding ideology which runs counter to true biblical justice.'
I really thought we'd moved on from seeing safeguarding as something imposed & unbiblical!
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