Statement From Bishop Stephen

[@exTTVM]

I think it is difficult for someone to deal with abuse unless they have a gift. Because there are cases of abuse that are beyond our imagination. No matter where that person goes, no matter who prays for him/her, no matter how much they say they are healed, there are cases where the wound is still hurting and festering. I call these the devil's bite marks, and the enemy takes advantage of those wounds and makes them fester at every opportunity. Healing begins only when the Lord has worked, when the person's heart opens and they accept God's love. I sincerely thank you for your prayers and work.

[@RichJames-n4k]

You should have called for welby to go. You were silent. Now this pathetic hand wringing. Useless.

[@dadangus100]

Bishop Stephen Welby hasn't taken personal and institutional responsidblity it was forced upon him. Welby was forced to take responsibilty .Why do you not speak the truth ? Welby is so lilke Vicar Vennells being forced to apologise whist blaming others. Listen to the similarities" I was badly advised. I wasn't told the truth . I trusted others to do the right thing. I should have asked more questions>". Have they used the same lawyers ? Or are they just typical . Neither wanted to meet victims . Vdnnells only cared for her self . Welby says the words of shame but never acted . He is ,like Vennells, a liar, masquerading as a honest Christian . And your words are devious and trying to describe him as an honourable man. He is not

[@jillhornby5604]

One word DISGUSTING, All the wars in the world are about men of the cloth..I can be more religious at home thanks.

[@slytlygufy]

Faithful Anglicans, come home to Holy Orthodoxy. The Church of Christ and the Apostles opens Her arms to you.

[@andrewm9221]

Amen ☦ Christ is risen ☦

[@irish-u6p]

To whom is he speaking? How does he have the right to tell normal parishioners what to put at the centre?

[@ianwatson3393]

Astonishing insincerity and cant. Staged and false piety.

[@ImmanuelSundar]

Fearing Man instead of Fearing God

[@jillhornby5604]

Why pray for welby, it wasnt him who was tortured and abused. Shame you men of the cloth, hiding in plain sight. disgusting.

[@martinploughboy988]

What you need to address is the CoE's departure from biblical teaching that has allowed women in leadership & the presence of those who would bless sexual sin within not only the synod but also within the leadership. Problems with 'safeguarding' are only a symptom of a deeper malaise.

[@willmears1111]

Another woke and heretical bishop in the CoE.

[@angelacooper2661]

Why, is he a serious insomniac?

[@jillhornby5604]

Your way of handling abuse, is to brush it under the rug, and ignore it. Save your prayers for yourself.

[@RichJames-n4k]

Is this another bishop who voted for heretical gay blessings?

[@colonelflashman972]

To little to late. do you really belive in Christ?

[@penelopegriffin2547]

Load of rubbish