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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation

The Church’s responsibility in sexual abuse reconciliation
Victims should be the first priority.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer October 27, 2021

It is no secret that the Church has a lengthy history of sexual abuse. According to a Pew Research Center survey, 79% of U.S. adults believe that recent reports of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church reflect problems that continue to happen. Various statistics and reports surfaced of the church’s worldwide...

Young Christians can see the real Jesus despite many evangelicals’ blind support of Trump

Young people protest with sign that says "Jesus would be an ally."
With the rise of a new generation, the post-Trump American church has a shot at redemption.
Evana Upshaw, Opinions Editor January 25, 2021

“Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.” And “stand by,” they did. On Jan. 6, a violent insurrection stopped our nation in its tracks. With a noose, Trump-emblazoned flags and tear-gas decorating the scene, America witnessed the fruit of its current political climate. Never before had the Confederate...

A church’s forgiveness is not enough for sexual abuse

A church’s forgiveness is not enough for sexual abuse
Churches must address sexual abuse from the bottom-up by considering our practical and theological failings.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor February 13, 2019

On Feb. 10, the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express News released an investigation which surveyed the past 20 years of sexual abuse within the Southern Baptist Convention—a collection of 47,000 protestant churches. The findings included accusations and charges against church leaders ranging from...

“Praying” promotes religious healing

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Kesha’s first single in four years delves into difficult topics.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 19, 2017
Kesha’s first single in four years delves into difficult topics.

#FreeKesha

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What the fight to #FreeKesha says about the music industry and the bad victim.
Nicole Foy, Writer March 2, 2016
What the fight to #FreeKesha says about the music industry and the bad victim.