Bruxy Cavey confessed to an affair. But Christian leaders say his sin is worse
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Heather Tomlinson2022-03-14T15:40:00
Bruxy Cavey has admitted infidelity and resigned from leading his Canadian megachurch. But other Christian leaders say his 'confession' does not go far enough. Heather Tomlinson looks at how attitudes are changing when it comes to what constitutes abuse in church settings.
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