April 23, 2024

Presbyterian pastoral candidates demand apology for violent Bible story on ordination exam: ‘Trauma trigger’

A petition circulating among clergy candidates in the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) is objecting to the presence of a violent Bible story about rape in ordination examinations. “While it is a vital skill for pastors to be able to interpret, teach, and preach from scripture, stories that feature extreme violence and sexual violence cause harm […]

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