In light of recent events in the Church of England, culminating in Archbishop Justin Welby’s resignation, Drew Cordell looks at whether there is any hope

This week, the prominent Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, announced his resignation, brought about by mounting criticism over his handling of abuse allegations tied to the late John Smyth. Smyth, once an influential figure within the Anglican Church, stands accused of abusing young men under his mentorship in the 1970s and 1980s—a dark chapter that has continued to cast shadows over the Church’s legacy and leadership.

Welby’s resignation has made moderate headlines globally. For many non-Christians, it may come as little surprise; the modern Western Church has, sadly, become almost synonymous with scandal, and the archbishop’s resignation may seem to many… (Register to read the rest of the article)