Spirit Of Fear, a series about sexual abuse

[rlvaughn]

Spirit Of Fear, a series about sexual abuse at fundamental Baptist churches in the U. S.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram interviewed more than 200 members, ex-members and clergy and reviewed hundreds of documents during its eight-month investigation into sexual abuse at independent fundamental Baptist churches.

At least three other teen girls would accuse Hyles of sexual misconduct, but he never faced charges or even sat for a police interview related to the accusations. When he got in trouble, Hyles was able to simply move on, from one church assignment to the next.

Hyles’ flight to safety has become a well-worn path for ministers in the independent fundamental Baptist movement.

If you don’t have a subscription to the FWST you probably won’t be able to read all five articles linked, but may be able to find some of them reposted elsewhere where you can read them.

 

[church mouse guy]

How will victims in IFC and other independent churches be compensated since many of the churches are poor? In the RCC, the reflex action seems to have been to not call the police. People should call the police at all times in these cases as I understand it.