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Texas Pastor Resigns, Cites Lucifer to Silence Flock
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المحتوى المقدم من Atheist Community of Austin. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Atheist Community of Austin أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Texas megachurch pastor steps down over ‘moral failures,’ invokes Lucifer to bar congregants from talking
New Your Post, By Alex Oliveira, on July 16. 2024
https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/us-news/texas-megachurch-pastor-steps-down-over-moral-failures/
In Frisco, Texas, Tony Karoda, pastor of Stonebrier Community Church, recently resigned after admitting to a "moral failure." The church's response, as detailed in a New York Post article by Alex Olivera, suggests a heavy-handed approach to handling the situation. The church has urged congregants to avoid discussing the matter, framing such discussions as the work of the devil. This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Texas, where multiple mega-church pastors have resigned amid various scandals, raising questions about cover-ups and the handling of misconduct within large religious organizations.
Eli, a commentator, posits that the moral failure likely came to light through a congregant or another church leader, leading to the pastor’s confession to avoid further embarrassment. This situation parallels past instances where religious leaders were involved in scandals, including sexual abuse cases, and were subsequently covered up or handled in a way to minimize public knowledge.
Scott raises a point about the potential benign nature of such "moral failings," but acknowledges the church's unusually strong reaction, which might indicate a more serious issue. He suggests that the church's effort to discourage discussion and speculation could be part of a broader pattern of covering up more severe issues.
Jonathan adds to the discussion by noting a pattern of scandals involving mega-church pastors in Texas. He argues that the visibility of these pastors makes their failings more prominent, but also considers that smaller churches may face similar issues that simply don’t receive as much media attention. Jonathan highlights the pressure on pastors in large churches, suggesting that it might lead to secretive or unethical behavior.
The conversation turns to the role of watchdog groups in holding church leadership accountable. Eli suggests that such groups could play a crucial role in providing transparency and ensuring that those in positions of power are held responsible for their actions. This includes maintaining lists of clergy with known issues and protecting congregants from potential harm.
Overall, the discussion underscores the complex dynamics of handling moral failures within mega-churches, the potential for cover-ups, and the need for accountability and transparency in religious organizations.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.30.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Scott Dickie, "Eli" (Eli Slack) and Jonathan Roudabush
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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New Your Post, By Alex Oliveira, on July 16. 2024
https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/us-news/texas-megachurch-pastor-steps-down-over-moral-failures/
In Frisco, Texas, Tony Karoda, pastor of Stonebrier Community Church, recently resigned after admitting to a "moral failure." The church's response, as detailed in a New York Post article by Alex Olivera, suggests a heavy-handed approach to handling the situation. The church has urged congregants to avoid discussing the matter, framing such discussions as the work of the devil. This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Texas, where multiple mega-church pastors have resigned amid various scandals, raising questions about cover-ups and the handling of misconduct within large religious organizations.
Eli, a commentator, posits that the moral failure likely came to light through a congregant or another church leader, leading to the pastor’s confession to avoid further embarrassment. This situation parallels past instances where religious leaders were involved in scandals, including sexual abuse cases, and were subsequently covered up or handled in a way to minimize public knowledge.
Scott raises a point about the potential benign nature of such "moral failings," but acknowledges the church's unusually strong reaction, which might indicate a more serious issue. He suggests that the church's effort to discourage discussion and speculation could be part of a broader pattern of covering up more severe issues.
Jonathan adds to the discussion by noting a pattern of scandals involving mega-church pastors in Texas. He argues that the visibility of these pastors makes their failings more prominent, but also considers that smaller churches may face similar issues that simply don’t receive as much media attention. Jonathan highlights the pressure on pastors in large churches, suggesting that it might lead to secretive or unethical behavior.
The conversation turns to the role of watchdog groups in holding church leadership accountable. Eli suggests that such groups could play a crucial role in providing transparency and ensuring that those in positions of power are held responsible for their actions. This includes maintaining lists of clergy with known issues and protecting congregants from potential harm.
Overall, the discussion underscores the complex dynamics of handling moral failures within mega-churches, the potential for cover-ups, and the need for accountability and transparency in religious organizations.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.30.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Scott Dickie, "Eli" (Eli Slack) and Jonathan Roudabush
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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المحتوى المقدم من Atheist Community of Austin. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Atheist Community of Austin أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Texas megachurch pastor steps down over ‘moral failures,’ invokes Lucifer to bar congregants from talking
New Your Post, By Alex Oliveira, on July 16. 2024
https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/us-news/texas-megachurch-pastor-steps-down-over-moral-failures/
In Frisco, Texas, Tony Karoda, pastor of Stonebrier Community Church, recently resigned after admitting to a "moral failure." The church's response, as detailed in a New York Post article by Alex Olivera, suggests a heavy-handed approach to handling the situation. The church has urged congregants to avoid discussing the matter, framing such discussions as the work of the devil. This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Texas, where multiple mega-church pastors have resigned amid various scandals, raising questions about cover-ups and the handling of misconduct within large religious organizations.
Eli, a commentator, posits that the moral failure likely came to light through a congregant or another church leader, leading to the pastor’s confession to avoid further embarrassment. This situation parallels past instances where religious leaders were involved in scandals, including sexual abuse cases, and were subsequently covered up or handled in a way to minimize public knowledge.
Scott raises a point about the potential benign nature of such "moral failings," but acknowledges the church's unusually strong reaction, which might indicate a more serious issue. He suggests that the church's effort to discourage discussion and speculation could be part of a broader pattern of covering up more severe issues.
Jonathan adds to the discussion by noting a pattern of scandals involving mega-church pastors in Texas. He argues that the visibility of these pastors makes their failings more prominent, but also considers that smaller churches may face similar issues that simply don’t receive as much media attention. Jonathan highlights the pressure on pastors in large churches, suggesting that it might lead to secretive or unethical behavior.
The conversation turns to the role of watchdog groups in holding church leadership accountable. Eli suggests that such groups could play a crucial role in providing transparency and ensuring that those in positions of power are held responsible for their actions. This includes maintaining lists of clergy with known issues and protecting congregants from potential harm.
Overall, the discussion underscores the complex dynamics of handling moral failures within mega-churches, the potential for cover-ups, and the need for accountability and transparency in religious organizations.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.30.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Scott Dickie, "Eli" (Eli Slack) and Jonathan Roudabush
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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New Your Post, By Alex Oliveira, on July 16. 2024
https://nypost.com/2024/07/15/us-news/texas-megachurch-pastor-steps-down-over-moral-failures/
In Frisco, Texas, Tony Karoda, pastor of Stonebrier Community Church, recently resigned after admitting to a "moral failure." The church's response, as detailed in a New York Post article by Alex Olivera, suggests a heavy-handed approach to handling the situation. The church has urged congregants to avoid discussing the matter, framing such discussions as the work of the devil. This incident is part of a troubling pattern in Texas, where multiple mega-church pastors have resigned amid various scandals, raising questions about cover-ups and the handling of misconduct within large religious organizations.
Eli, a commentator, posits that the moral failure likely came to light through a congregant or another church leader, leading to the pastor’s confession to avoid further embarrassment. This situation parallels past instances where religious leaders were involved in scandals, including sexual abuse cases, and were subsequently covered up or handled in a way to minimize public knowledge.
Scott raises a point about the potential benign nature of such "moral failings," but acknowledges the church's unusually strong reaction, which might indicate a more serious issue. He suggests that the church's effort to discourage discussion and speculation could be part of a broader pattern of covering up more severe issues.
Jonathan adds to the discussion by noting a pattern of scandals involving mega-church pastors in Texas. He argues that the visibility of these pastors makes their failings more prominent, but also considers that smaller churches may face similar issues that simply don’t receive as much media attention. Jonathan highlights the pressure on pastors in large churches, suggesting that it might lead to secretive or unethical behavior.
The conversation turns to the role of watchdog groups in holding church leadership accountable. Eli suggests that such groups could play a crucial role in providing transparency and ensuring that those in positions of power are held responsible for their actions. This includes maintaining lists of clergy with known issues and protecting congregants from potential harm.
Overall, the discussion underscores the complex dynamics of handling moral failures within mega-churches, the potential for cover-ups, and the need for accountability and transparency in religious organizations.
The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.30.2 featuring Cynthia McDonald, Scott Dickie, "Eli" (Eli Slack) and Jonathan Roudabush
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.
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