Crime
Churches are at once a source, a location, and a cure of crime. In recent years, a significant number of pastors and parishioners have been involved in sexual abuse and fraud. In 2011, the cost of faith-based fraud was estimated at $34 billion annually; in comparison, $31 billion is donated annually to worldwide missions. In addition, the amount of violent crime on church property has been steadily increasing over the past decade. Despite these grim statistics, recent studies have suggested the work of faith-based organizations and involvement in church life can dramatically reduce both crime and recidivism in criminals.
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Church and state can join hands to prevent crime and reform criminals.
Viable solutions to violent crime emerge when people take the risk of personal involvement.
Texas Prisoner Who Leads Death Row Worship Faces ExecutionThe case of prison convert Will Speer shows the significance of ‘peers’ leading ministry behind bars.
The Law Can’t Always ‘Love’ YouCompassionate enforcement has its place. But the state’s role is to bear the sword.
How True Crime Can Create a False RealityCriminal dramas are becoming more popular today, but at what cost to a Christian’s conscience?
Southern Baptists Committed to Abuse Reform. What Happened?With the female-pastor debate getting the most attention, the slow work to address abuse plods on.
Trump’s Indictment Demands a Distinctly Christian ResponseIt’s easy to celebrate or critique based on partisanship, but Christians can model a better way.
Where Pro-Choice Groups Chose VandalismPregnancy centers were attacked in 24 states in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision on abortion rights.
How an Oklahoma Death Penalty Case Shook Up Evangelical Views on ExecutionRichard Glossip was set to be lethally injected this month. His case is sowing doubt in the system.
After Fasting Deaths, Kenyan Police Find Dozens Buried on Preacher’s PropertyChristians and politicians are once again calling for authorities to protect citizens from dangerous faith leaders.
Indonesia’s Worst Police Scandal Involves Christians. Leaders Assess the Implications.As former police general Ferdy Sambo gets death sentence for murder coverup, four Christians reflect on how to live faithfully under corrupt authorities.Indonesian
While We Were Still Criminals, Christ Died for UsSin and crime are no different in God’s eyes—so why do we forgive one and not the other?español
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