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Tag Archives: Peter Ball
David Tudor: the lessons we should have learned already
Another day, another safeguarding mess. And another independent safeguarding review “to ensure lessons are learnt from this case” (Church of England statement on David Tudor, 15 December). I’d like to make one very simple point: that the lessons needing to … Continue reading
Posted in Safeguarding
Tagged abuse, Bible, Blackburn Cathedral, David Tudor, John Smyth, Mike Pilavachi, Peter Ball, soul survivor
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No tongues?
It can be a difficult experience to attend a major Christian celebration at a point when the church is reeling from yet another scandal. Last week, the Gibb report into the disgusting behaviour of Bishop Peter Ball was issued, complete … Continue reading
Posted in Church of England and gender
Tagged abuse, cathedral, club, Dean, Gibb report, godly life, kiss, litany, Michael Ball, ordination, Peter Ball, sermon, St Paul, tribes
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Sex and power in the spotlight
People lie to themselves and the church about their abstinence from sex. They become accustomed to not telling the truth. Continue reading