Tag: Abuse

Why editorial independence is important, both for Anglican Watch and for other so-called “discernment bloggers”

September 14, 2025 Anglican Watch One comment

Over the past year, we’ve had several situations in which we’ve faced external pressure to edit or remove content because someone doesn’t like it. When that happens, things usually end badly, with this publication having to tell someone to take a hike and the hiker feeling that our staff wasn’t

Church of England’s lead safeguarding bishop offers statement after Welby’s interview with the BBC

April 2, 2025 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Following an interview in which former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby attributed his failure to address abuse on the scope of the problem, the Church of England issued the following statement. Anglican Watch reminds readers that, in the Episcopal Church, more than a dozen church officials, including former presiding bishop Michael

Churches sit silent as pedophiles circle the Trump cabinet

November 20, 2024 Anglican Watch One comment

Pedophiles and their friends are not welcome in government

Anglican Watch has long strived to avoid politics despite our facially obvious progressive bent. We also welcome and respect all political views, recognizing that the Kingdom of God is not reserved for any one group, and if it were, we’d probably be the last to know. That said, we believe

An open letter to survivors of abuse – Bishop Holcomb & Lindsey Holcomb

November 19, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Dear Survivors of Abuse, News of abuse can stir up echoes of past wounds, drawing painful memories to the forefront for survivors. We understand that this painful remembering can bring feelings of powerlessness and a sense of being overwhelmed. With this in mind, we write to offer care and comfort,

Stephanie Jenkins on Diocese of Texas bollixes Title IV sexual harassment complaint involving the Rev. Dr. Amy Moehnke, ignores plain language of Title IV: “I left the Episcopal Church after 72 years Social justice took priority over getting close to God. Many old timers…”

Heather Compian on San Antonio-based True Vision Church, a member of the SBC, has been ignoring sex abuser Corey Mobley for more than a decade. How does that work?: “Dear Christain, I’m very sorry to hear about your experience. I’m keeping your family in prayer. Do you attend True…”

Amy on Diocese of Texas bollixes Title IV sexual harassment complaint involving the Rev. Dr. Amy Moehnke, ignores plain language of Title IV: “This seems to be how TEC deals with sexual misconduct in general. They think having predators in their churches is…”

Christian on San Antonio-based True Vision Church, a member of the SBC, has been ignoring sex abuser Corey Mobley for more than a decade. How does that work?: “I was also a victim in a sense, as my wife was engaging in text messages and random meet ups…”

Shannon on Diocese of Texas bollixes Title IV sexual harassment complaint involving the Rev. Dr. Amy Moehnke, ignores plain language of Title IV: “This is similar to how TEC responded to Bishop Konieczny‘s behavior towards Julia Ayala Harris. Even after all the publicity…”