Post · bonfire.cafe

I have always been deeply skeptical of the "great man" theory of history, but I am increasingly convinced by the "unchecked sexual predator" theory.

This story on Paul Pressler and the Southern Baptist Convention is...a lot.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/quiet-collapse-southern-baptist-convention/

Texas Monthly

How an Alleged Child Predator Remade the Nation’s Second-Largest Faith Group in His Image

Paul Pressler helped ordain the marriage between white evangelicals and the GOP, all while accusations of sexual abuse piled up. Right-wing groups are still using his political playbook

GhostOnTheHalfShell

@GhostOnTheHalfShell@masto.ai · 30 minutes ago

@evacide

ding!

Nicole Parsons

@Npars01@mstdn.social · 2 hours ago

@evacide

The Southern Baptist Convention was handsomely rewarded for their support of Trump & MAGA.

While other faiths got investigations, criminal charges, prison sentences, lawsuits, & expensive legal settlements, the SBC got this sweetheart arrangement from Trump's DOJ.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/religion/2025/03/12/southern-baptist-convention-sbc-federal-investigation-clergy-abuse/82277973007/

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/abuse-of-faith/

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/03/southern-baptist-doj-investigation-abuse-ends/

Christianity Today

Southern Baptists Say DOJ Investigation Concludes Without Further Charges - Christianity Today

After the federal inquiry didn’t turn up findings around abuse, advocates fear critics will continue to push back against reform.

Client Challenge

Nashville Tennessean

Full federal investigation into sex abuse in SBC ends with no additional criminal charges

The DOJ closed 31-month investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention and its entities following one conviction against former seminary professor.

MJ Muse

@MJmusicinears@mastodon.world · 7 days ago

@evacide this country has a serious problem with the white dirty old men Christian Fascists. The patriarchy gives them permission

Fazal Majid

@fazalmajid@social.vivaldi.net · 7 days ago

@evacide surprise, surprise, a denomination that split from its parent to defend slavery is also a hotbed of depravity. Who could have predicted this?