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Weekly Roundup: 10 Commandments in Classrooms, Another Megachurch Sex Abuse Scandal, and the Trump Revenge Train

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Sexual Abuse Allegations Involving a Megachurch Pastor

The chapter delves into allegations of sexual molestation against a prominent megachurch pastor with a significant age gap with the minor, exposing issues of gender essentialism and patriarchy in religious settings. The pastor's admission to inappropriate behavior, emphasis on confession and repentance, and subsequent resignation raise questions about the sincerity of his repentance and accountability. Discussions on the association of toxic masculinity, powerful church figures, and the prevalence of child abuse in religious institutions shed light on the challenges of addressing such issues within evangelicalism.

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