Good news: Willow Creek elders apologize for casting doubt on women's allegations.....

[guillaumeb]

From the article:

The highest-ranking elder of northwest suburban Willow Creek Community Church told the congregation Wednesday that elders owe apologies to women who made allegations of misconduct against church founder Bill Hybels....

In a reversal, Orr also apologized for initial statements that called the allegations lies and castigated former senior leaders of the church who called for a more robust investigation.

“We do not believe that the stories were all lies,” she said.

To read more:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-willow-creek-hybels-conduct-20180509-story.html

[Eko]

1. It took them four years.

It guess its better late than never.

[guillaumeb]

2. Better that it had never occurred.

I can only imagine how the abused women felt. To be abused by a trusted figure, and to have the abuse compounded when their claims were rejected.

[Eko]

3. I agree.

But this does seem to further the narrative that religious institutions tend to cover up this type of behavior.

[guillaumeb]

5. The US military has also attempted to cover up such incidents in its ranks.

And other organizations. Classic institutional behavior.

[Eko]

6. True.

But the military doesn't dictate every thing you think and do,,,,,,,,,,, I take that back lol.

[guillaumeb]

7. Nice!!

[Major Nikon]

10. It took them a lot longer than 4 years

It had been going on for decades and they only admitted it after it became undeniable along with the coverup.

So yeah religion! Finally makes the right choice when there’s no other option.

[Lordquinton]

11. What do you want?

Perfection????!?

[Mariana]

4. "We do not believe that the stories were all lies," she said.

Isn't that nice of her to say? They weren't all lies.

[Voltaire2]

9. Yes that was an odd phrasing.

But I guess religion is desperate for good news, so this will have to do.

[MineralMan]

8. Cold comfort delayed far too long.

Useless.