At the risk of not sounding humble enough in regards to your brilliance, and as if a particular thought isn’t already at the forefront of your mind, I would like to share a thought I’ve been having since last night’s viewing of “For Our Daughters”.
Other Authors like Katherine Stewart (“Power Worshippers”), Tim Alberta (“The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory”) et. al. keep me thinking about how action in silos and action in networking are two different methods for achieving change. I love your words “Let’s start a movement.” It speaks in support of networking.
Oh Kristin, It is such an honor to follow you on your adventure. You are amazing. Your Esther story. Thank you for fearlessly showing up for these survivors. SURVIVORS EVERYWHERE. I've been posting links on my Facebook page. Will post this too.
Thank you so much for what each of you is doing. I hope and I pray that more will hear the message that it must be grassroots. It’s up to each of us to take positive action. Kristin list several great first steps. Thank you!!
Thank you for including Cait's tips for hosting a watch party. And Cait, thank you for including tips for the technologically inexperienced - bcc is a foreign concenpt to many people!
I was there Thursday night. What an incredibly important film. Absolutely, the most stunning moment was Tiffany’s revelation that this was the first time she had been in a group that was supportive....unbelievable! I’m sharing your film on social media far and wide, and hoping I can find ways to have discussions with groups as a retired clergywoman. As an aside, I’m one of the clergy that was in the film, “Leap of Faith,” whose premiere you so graciously took time to attend this week, and gave such a thoughtful and positive review for. Thank you. We CAN make a difference in this world. One conversation, one relationship at a time. We CAN do church differently.
The stories of survivors must continue to be told. Thanks for doing this film, and giving these women a voice to share their pain. I was very moved by them.
Your last comment in the Substack post hits the hardest. Power protects power. That struck me the most from the film. These pastors who have been exposed as abusers, are so quickly “restored”, even to standing ovations. It’s just so disrespectful to the victim. Who is advocating for them? It won’t come from the top. It must come from within. We must be the change.
Powerful stuff. Seeing Len on the film reminded me of the Lenten sermon series he did on sexual abuse (this was back in early to mid-90s) when he was at South Bend CRC. Raised a lot of eyebrows then. I just such enormous respect for Len.
Did you mean to include Cait in the last paragraph?
“We’ve learned that this isn’t something that changes from the top. Ask Tiffany, Jules, Christa, and Rachael. Power protects power. Only a grassroots movement will be able to disrupt these patterns.”
As a survivor who no longer identifies as an evangelical Christian, I was very glad that Cait was included in the film (especially given the fear she expressed to you about being potentially excluded for the state of her faith). I guess that also makes me sensitive that her name appears missing at the end, and in my view should be included.
Thank you for both your thoughts and comments on the experience last night and the “hows” of taking action! I’m in.
Thank you Professor Du Mez!
At the risk of not sounding humble enough in regards to your brilliance, and as if a particular thought isn’t already at the forefront of your mind, I would like to share a thought I’ve been having since last night’s viewing of “For Our Daughters”.
Other Authors like Katherine Stewart (“Power Worshippers”), Tim Alberta (“The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory”) et. al. keep me thinking about how action in silos and action in networking are two different methods for achieving change. I love your words “Let’s start a movement.” It speaks in support of networking.
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
Karen (not Karin) Prins
Thank you for sharing and pushing the movement forward!
Oh Kristin, It is such an honor to follow you on your adventure. You are amazing. Your Esther story. Thank you for fearlessly showing up for these survivors. SURVIVORS EVERYWHERE. I've been posting links on my Facebook page. Will post this too.
Thank you so much for what each of you is doing. I hope and I pray that more will hear the message that it must be grassroots. It’s up to each of us to take positive action. Kristin list several great first steps. Thank you!!
Thank you for this ! I have shared a couple of places!
Thank you, thank you!
Thank you for including Cait's tips for hosting a watch party. And Cait, thank you for including tips for the technologically inexperienced - bcc is a foreign concenpt to many people!
I was there Thursday night. What an incredibly important film. Absolutely, the most stunning moment was Tiffany’s revelation that this was the first time she had been in a group that was supportive....unbelievable! I’m sharing your film on social media far and wide, and hoping I can find ways to have discussions with groups as a retired clergywoman. As an aside, I’m one of the clergy that was in the film, “Leap of Faith,” whose premiere you so graciously took time to attend this week, and gave such a thoughtful and positive review for. Thank you. We CAN make a difference in this world. One conversation, one relationship at a time. We CAN do church differently.
Kim! Nice to meet you here! Thank you for doing that film.
The stories of survivors must continue to be told. Thanks for doing this film, and giving these women a voice to share their pain. I was very moved by them.
Your last comment in the Substack post hits the hardest. Power protects power. That struck me the most from the film. These pastors who have been exposed as abusers, are so quickly “restored”, even to standing ovations. It’s just so disrespectful to the victim. Who is advocating for them? It won’t come from the top. It must come from within. We must be the change.
Just watched the documentary with a friend. Amazing work! Thank you for this.
Shared ASAP.!
https://happening-here.blogspot.com/2024/09/evangelical-women-lay-bare.html
Powerful stuff. Seeing Len on the film reminded me of the Lenten sermon series he did on sexual abuse (this was back in early to mid-90s) when he was at South Bend CRC. Raised a lot of eyebrows then. I just such enormous respect for Len.
I didn’t know that. It was before my time there.
This is beautiful. I love that the audience gave so much back to you!
Professor Du Mez,
Excellent & necessary film!
Did you mean to include Cait in the last paragraph?
“We’ve learned that this isn’t something that changes from the top. Ask Tiffany, Jules, Christa, and Rachael. Power protects power. Only a grassroots movement will be able to disrupt these patterns.”
As a survivor who no longer identifies as an evangelical Christian, I was very glad that Cait was included in the film (especially given the fear she expressed to you about being potentially excluded for the state of her faith). I guess that also makes me sensitive that her name appears missing at the end, and in my view should be included.
Kindly,
Sara
Here’s my story. I won’t affiliate with any church.
https://open.substack.com/pub/memoirland/p/secrets-of-the-two-by-twos?r=1fhxt&utm_medium=ios