All Sexual Assault articles
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OpinionDon’t scapegoat migrants. Christian men and boys abuse women too
If we want to stop violence against woman and girls, we need to tackle the rape culture in our schools and the abuse in our churches, not just issue guidance to migrants, says Bekah Legg. The statistics prove that British men and boys raised with Christian values also abuse those made in God’s image
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OpinionThe Bible does not minimise rape. Nor should our criminal justice system
The case of three teenage boys who were spared jail for brutally raping two girls has rightly sparked outrage across the country, says Bekah Legg. But even when a human justice system can’t be relied upon, God’s justice can
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OpinionWhen Noelia Castillo asked to die, the state said yes. The Church must proclaim hope in a culture of despair
Noelia Castillo Ramos endured a young life marked by suffering. A victim of sexual assault and left disabled after a suicide attempt, she was offered a state-sanctioned death as the solution. As the UK continues to face similar legislation, Lois McLatchie Miller warns where this logic leads - and why the Church must speak clearly
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OpinionRobert Morris has finally been brought to justice. The Church must stop protecting predators
Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church has pled guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl - yet he will serve only six months in jail. Beth Allison Barr celebrates the courage of survivor Cindy Clemishire, who fought for decades to see justice served
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News AnalysisExplained: Who was Chris Brain and what was the Nine O’Clock Service?
Chris Brain, leader of the now-disgraced Nine O’Clock Service (NOS) has been convicted of multiple counts of indecent assault. It is the latest scandal to rock the CofE and once again poses questions around complaints that were ignored for years
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OpinionRubiales, consent and what the Church needs to learn about touch
Luis Rubiales, president of Spain’s football federation, has resigned, three weeks after kissing Jenni Hermoso, on the lips without her consent. Abi Thomas reflects on her own experiences, and what the Church can do to make sure physical contact is helpful, honouring to God and one another
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OpinionThe sexual abuse inquiry was right: Churches of all denominations must do more to safeguard children
Baptist, Methodist and independent evangelical churches have all come under scrutiny
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ReviewsI am Danielle: This drama starring Letitia Wright raises a huge question for Christians
In a recent interview for her new Channel 4 drama, I am Danielle, Letitia Wright told journalists that her hope lay in Jesus. When dealing with the dark themes and impossible questions that this story raises, I am glad that mine does too, says Lauren Windle
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Real LifeSexually assaulted on a mission trip: how my dream almost ended before it began
Becky Murray’s sexual assault led her to question God’s calling on her life, until she met a nine-year-old girl who made her reconsider
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OpinionThese horrific statistics prove Christian men must stand against sexism
1 in 4 churchgoers have experienced abuse within an intimate relationship. And almost all of the women you know have been sexually harassed at some point in their lives, says Bekah Legg
