Ben Cole

Ben Cole, a conservative commentator and contributor to Baptist News Global, dives deep into the unsettling connections between evangelical theologies of hell and patterns of sexual abuse in church settings. He discusses why loyal congregants often cling to troubled ministries, despite abuse allegations. The conversation reveals how a fear of disrupting evangelistic efforts drives silence around these issues, and explores the traumatic impact of eternal conscious torment teachings on children. Cole also critiques traditional atonement theories that can normalize victimization.