The Non-prophets

How many churches use background checks?Baptist Standard, By Bob Smietana, on May 20, 2024https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/faith-culture/how-many-churches-use-background-checks/SBC abuse reform task force ends its work with no names on database and no long-term planReligion News Service, By Bob Smietana, on June 4, 2024https://religionnews.com/2024/06/04/sbc-abuse-reform-task-force-ends-its-work-with-no-names-on-database-and-no-long-term-future-plan/Child predators within religious institutions represent a longstanding and deeply troubling issue. While the Catholic Church often comes to mind due to its notorious worldwide epidemic of child sexual assault spanning centuries, Christian religious organizations in the United States are also plagued by similar abuses. The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) is a significant example, having repeatedly failed to guarantee the safety of children despite making numerous pledges to implement long-term protections and safety measures.The SBC's inability to protect chi