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David French has a recent opinion piece about two highly influential leaders in the SBC brought down by the revelation of years of—what else—sexual abuse. Pressler and … I can’t remember the other leader’s name.

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Yep. But I am sure that they are still out there.

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In my county a few years ago a minister molested children in his youth group and grandson. He was sent to prison and I believe has been released now after serving his time. I will have to find out. His wife was a classmate. I can't imagine being his wife and what she must have endured. I remember seeing them together in the checkout at the grocery store and they looked so lovely together. Boy was I ever shocked when the axe fell.

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Those who do that sort of thing present themselves as the opposite of what you would expect. That's an aspect of their grooming persona. They know it's considered "wrong" and they do NOT want to have to give it up.

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It's always a stomach-churning surprise, and it really shouldn't be anymore. Sadly.

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Power corrupts. No doubt.

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