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Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse

Southern Baptist leader declares 'no tolerance' as he outlines safety measures, church standards to prevent sexual abuse

Sexual abuse is a “serious and real problem” alongside the “explosion of child pornography,” said Jeff Iorg, president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Executive Committee (EC), in a speech to EC delegates. Reminding attendees that Southern Baptists remain a “force for good,” Iorg stressed the importance of sex abuse prevention and appropriate responses by the SBC churches.

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