Southern Baptists Outraged by Kentucky Sex Abuse Case

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), the largest Protestant denomination in the US, is facing backlash after filing an amicus brief opposing the expansion of the statute of limitations for lawsuits against third parties, including religious institutions, in a Kentucky sex abuse case. The brief has infuriated members of the denomination, who accuse the SBC of trying to avoid accountability for its leaders' role in abuse cases. The controversy has disrupted ongoing reform efforts within the SBC, which has been grappling with revelations of abuse and resistance to change. Critics argue that the brief contradicts the denomination's public support for abuse reform and undermines the intentions of local pastors and delegates who have consistently backed reform efforts.