May

8

Article I: Zero Tolerance

May 8, 2007 | Comments Off

(Editor’s note: This is the expanded draft of Article I of the Orthodox Reform Manifesto to overcome sexual misconduct, establish healing, and restore trust in the Church. Please let us know your comments!)
Article I: Zero Tolerance
The Orthodox hierarchy must have zero tolerance for any type of clergy sexual misconduct.
Orthodox clergy must be above reproach. […]

May

4

Article II: Education

May 4, 2007 | Comments Off

(Editor’s note: This is the expanded draft of Article II of the Orthodox Reform Manifesto to overcome sexual misconduct, establish healing, and restore trust in the Church. Please let us know your comments!)
Article II: Education
We resolve to educate ourselves about how we, as the Church, can prevent abuse and help victims to heal from […]

Apr

25

The Orthodox Reform Manifesto (1st Draft)

April 25, 2007 | 5 Comments

[Editor’s note: While we have not finished the articles of our manifesto, we feel it is in the best interest of community involvement that we publish an early outline of its contents. This is only a summary; the future manifesto will be comprehensive. Please let us know your comments!]
Summary
The Orthodox Reform Manifesto consists of […]

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