sexual abuse
Douglas Wilson’s theology of victim blaming
The Christian nationalist pastor proposes that women are responsible for preventing men from committing sexual violence—by being subservient to them.
A betrayal of refuge
In immigrant congregations, deportation anxiety can silence survivors and shield abusers.
Michael Jackson and the boys we don’t talk about
We reached consensus on Epstein and Cosby. Why are we buying tickets to see Michael?
When priests are sexual tourists
Kevin O’Neill uses the case study of a predatory Catholic priest shuffled to Guatemala to discuss provocative ideas about abuse and justice.
Trending topics: Sexual assault and the church
Senior editor Jessica Mesman reviews four new books.
Episode 37: Gender studies scholar Susan Shaw, coauthor of Surviving God
A conversation with Gender studies scholar Susan Shaw about sexual abuse, images of God, joy, and more
When women speak more than truth
She Said and Women Talking examine the collective power of women’s words for a MeToo era.
The uncomfortable truth about Hillcrest
How missionary work can create the conditions for child abuse to thrive unchecked
What MeToo hasn’t yet accomplished
Social media movements fade. Survivors of sexual assault and harassment need living communities.
