Sons of Patriarchy Fear of Women
May 12, 2025
Carlotta Allen, a dedicated advocate for abused women with an 18-year history at New Covenant Community Church, shares her harrowing experiences with church leadership. She discusses her initial trust in pastoral authority, which crumbled after witnessing their negligence toward domestic abuse. Carlotta exposes the church's alarming pattern of compelling abused women to remain submissive and her own struggles to confront the pastors about their inaction. Her journey culminates in a bold departure from the church, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability and repentance.
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Long-Term Loyalty Then Disillusionment
- Carlotta Allen attended New Covenant Community Church for 18 years and initially trusted the pastors deeply.
- Over the first decade she described herself as being 'like a puppy dog' who accepted pastoral authority without question.
Pastoral Inaction in Reported Abuse
- Carlotta reported a woman, 'Sarah,' who experienced physical and emotional abuse and was told by Pastor Hollister not to tell others.
- The pastor allegedly only prayed with the couple and failed to hold the husband accountable.
Victim-Blaming Counseling
- Carlotta described counsel given to 'Cassie' that advised her to be more respectful to an abusive, alcoholic husband.
- She reported another pastor told the abused woman to 'ask your husband to forgive you' before sending her back home.
