#MeToo Reckoning
#MeToo Reckoning - 2020 Publishers Weekly Book of the Year - Religion ★ Publishers Weekly starred review. But victims are routinely ignored by fellow Christians who deny their accounts and fail to…
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#MeToo Reckoning
- 2020 Publishers Weekly Book of the Year - Religion ★ Publishers Weekly starred review. But victims are routinely ignored by fellow Christians who deny their accounts and fail to bring accountability to the perpetrators. The #MeToo movement has revealed sexual abuse and assault in every sphere of society, including the church.
Pastor and survivor Ruth Everhart shines a light on the prevalence of sexual abuse and misconduct within faith communities. All too often, churches have been complicit in protecting abusers, reinforcing patriarchal power dynamics, and creating cultures of secrecy, shame, and silence. She candidly discloses stories of how she and others have experienced assault in church settings, highlighting the damage done to individuals, families, and communities.
Everhart offers hope to survivors as she declares that God is