Liz Evan

Jennifer Lyell Was Much More Than An SBC Abuse Survivor A tribute to a brave friend who stood for truth

she would question whether God really did love her. She endured Job’s suffering but didn’t live long enough to see the Lord restore her fortunes as He did for Job (Job 42:10).”
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“Years later, though, as she struggled with the physical effects of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, the crushing weight of a civil lawsuit initiated against her and several other SBC defendants by her alleged abuser, and the lack of any meaningful progress in abuse reforms by the SBC,
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Rachael Denhollander’s statement on the passing of her dear friend, Jennifer Lyell.

“This proposition [held by the court]–that allegations of sexual abuse involving clergy are matters of public import–is also why the [SBC] has been so unconscionably remiss in refusing to develop a system for record-keeping and information-sharing on clergy sex abuse allegations.”

Yep.

I’m pretty sure we’re up to a knowing mens rea at this point. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Southern Baptist Mike Johnson doesn’t think bad actions deserve real consequences because “they were trying to do a good job.”

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Or because the new administration decided the investigation was no longer a priority.

Thank you for everything you do. Keep it up, we need you.

Emmanuel Macron suggests France's nuclear weapons could guard Europe from Russia In a television address tonight, he said the world was entering a 'new era' and a 'global conflict' was already underway.

“At an EU summit in Brussels tomorrow, leaders will discuss a proposal by the European Commission to borrow up to 150 billion euros to lend to the 27 EU member states under a new rearmament plan.”

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This one is so good.

It looks like a Poe poem out on our land

I spent the day in DC working with the Victim Advisory Group of the US Sentencing Commission. It’s so rewarding to be a part of a team working for victims across the country, and to be in a room where expertise and experience is valued and respected.

I’m also thankful to be in my own bed tonight. 😴

YouTube video by Natalie Grant Natalie Grant - Total Praise (Cover)

About a month into the COVID lockdowns, Natalie Grant recorded this in her living room with her husband. In case you need some beauty today. I know I did. ❤️

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People in the pews have no idea what the entities do w/their money bc the system is designed that way. Nor do they know that the entities are entirely unaccountable to them. If a Msgr makes a motion to require an entity to do XYZ, it’s ruled out of order, bc they can only make “requests” of entities

Thank you for doing this. It will definitely be my commute listen in the morning. 🙏🏻❤️

Grateful to have this conversation with @drmoore.bsky.social on the significance and impact of church hurt and what to do when a church hurts people or when you've been hurt by the church. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c36D...

When I was listening to Butler’s Parable of the Talents, written in 1995, and a Christian nationalist politician character had the slogan “make America great again,” I shut it off in shock.

I mean, he has a point

Yes I’ll be in the office Thursday! Just text me!

That’s close to both the Ryman and TPAC but I don’t see any events that night.

It looks like the Parthenon is open until 7 that night if you eat early enough? And the Frist art museum is open til 8.

Losing Our Religion by @drmoore.bsky.social and Ghosted by @nancyfrench.bsky.social

I have a feeling you’ve read those, though. 🙂

Most recent fiction (that I’d recommend) was The Women by Kristin Hannah

“The point became, ‘well, there's real damage that could be done to the kingdom if this person is held to account…’ But what we have to say is, ‘not holding them to account is causing the damage... The damage is being inflicted by the conduct, not by the revelation.’”
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A lot of institutions [&] leaders will talk a good game about justice & caring for vulnerable people & exposing & healing from abuse. But when there's an actual cost to pursuing that, tragically few [] have been willing to pay that cost… We’re not interested in sacrifice [] to accomplish justice
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French Friday: The End of #MeToo Podcast Episode · The Holy Post · 12/27/2024 · 1h 7m

Truthbombs from Skye & @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social:
“When you began to get evidence of not just individuals who transgressed, but institutions that facilitated it & enabled it, you have to ask, how many bad apples … before you get questions about the orchard?”
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My new hoodie ❤️❤️
Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁

The first three footnotes are all gold 😂

Opinion | The Trouble Began Where #MeToo Became #ChurchToo Yes, people want justice — as long as justice costs them nothing or very little.

“Yes, people want justice — as long as justice costs them nothing or very little.” — @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social

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I have said it often — everyone is against abuse until it implicates someone they know and love.

Then, too often, it’s defend, excuse, minimize, justify.

“Very few people will sacrifice anything they truly value to correct an injustice that doesn’t involve them immediately and directly.”

I didn’t mention @drmoore.bsky.social’s Losing Our Religion only because I’m 100% sure you’ve already read it.

Bright Hope for Tomorrow by @revchrisdavis.bsky.social

Ghosted by @nancyfrench.bsky.social