When I was working on Jen Lyell's case, I repeatedly requested this step be taken and pointed out that in fact, Jen's case is NOT the only time the SBC EC has defamed or incorrectly reported a case of abuse. Rather, they could do this to Jen because they'd done it before (thread)
https://twitter.com/ronniep/status/1401268103045070852
Notice in Dr. Moore's letter where he recalled a former SBC leader (still pastor) who resigned due to something involving sexual sin. That resignation was publicly reported as a "moral failure", but it wasn't an accurate report. Note Dr. Moore's question:
"I asked Ronnie Floyd if the EC ever planned to release information beyond the amorphously worded “moral failing” language at the time of his resignation, about whether this former president had abused spiritual and pastoral authority with the woman in question in this incident."
I raised this case with the EC as well (through a staff member, since they would not speak to me directly), as an example of the pattern of incorrect handling and reporting of abuse by the EC and Baptist Press directly. They refused to acknowledge the inaccuracy and thus damage.
I also raised the case of Debbie Vasquez. Repeatedly raped as a teen and impregnated by an SBC pastor. She had the baby and raised the child alone - abandoned by the SBC who reported it as an affair. The EC would not respond to my inquiries.
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An investigation into the allegations of Dr. Moore's letter is well-warranted and long overdue, and should not be limited to Jen Lyell's case, because this is a pattern, and it goes straight to the top.
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