Chapter

Examining Church Hiring Practices
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12:57 - 20:05 (07:08)

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is re-examining its hiring practices after a youth pastor was arrested on charges of sexual battery involving an 11 year old boy. With 14 million members, it is inevitable that some individuals may be found to be child molesters.

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A devastating investigation by the Chronicle revealed that the Southern Baptist Convention was not doing enough to prevent hirings of child molesters and pedophiles.
12:57 - 16:08 (03:11)
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Southern Baptist Convention
Summary

A devastating investigation by the Chronicle revealed that the Southern Baptist Convention was not doing enough to prevent hirings of child molesters and pedophiles. Despite suspicions and prior accusations, these individuals were being hired by other churches affiliated with the convention.

Chapter
Examining Church Hiring Practices
Episode
Part Two: How The Southern Baptist Convention Was Taken Over By Republicans and Child Molesters
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The Southern Baptist Convention’s bureaucracy system is remotely similar to that of Catholicism, with evidence of abuse crimes being swept under the rug and out of the spotlight because there is nothing but cracks to slip through.
16:08 - 17:49 (01:40)
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Southern Baptist Convention
Summary

The Southern Baptist Convention’s bureaucracy system is remotely similar to that of Catholicism, with evidence of abuse crimes being swept under the rug and out of the spotlight because there is nothing but cracks to slip through.

Chapter
Examining Church Hiring Practices
Episode
Part Two: How The Southern Baptist Convention Was Taken Over By Republicans and Child Molesters
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
A high profile leader in the Southern Baptist Convention resigned due to a "morally inappropriate relationship", and limitations on the organization's power have come to light in addressing sex abuse problems and systemic failures in some churches.
17:49 - 20:05 (02:16)
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Southern Baptist Convention
Summary

A high profile leader in the Southern Baptist Convention resigned due to a "morally inappropriate relationship", and limitations on the organization's power have come to light in addressing sex abuse problems and systemic failures in some churches.

Chapter
Examining Church Hiring Practices
Episode
Part Two: How The Southern Baptist Convention Was Taken Over By Republicans and Child Molesters
Podcast
Behind the Bastards