Some pastors and churches resent the fact that the world is becoming more sensitive to abuse, rape, sexism, victims and control. A church can flourish in so many ways under the domination of a controlling pastor. I've seen it. But when all of a sudden we need to be careful about how we treat others... with mutual respect, dignity and compassion... and that we must allow others their freedoms and rights... and that we cannot use people for our own ends or even the ends of a noble cause... and that there are real victims out there... and that sexism is alive and well throughout our cultures and churches... and... well... you get my point. For many people it's becoming annoying and complicated, kind of like peanut allergies.
-- David Hayward, "how some churches manage the accusation of abuse"
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