Since the girl became pregnant, I doubt there’s much point in discussing confidentiality. You can’t keep a pregnancy hidden for very long.
And as for her having to stand up before the congregation and apologize?!?!?!
That pastor ought to have his credentials pulled and apologize to the girl in front of the whole congregation for the humiliation he caused her and the further trauma inflicted on her in addition to the rape and being blamed for it.
He doesn’t deserve to ever stand in a pulpit again. He has shown that he does not have the discernment, wisdom, or integrity to lead a congregation.
I agree wholeheartedly.
“And as for her having to stand up before the congregation and apologize?!?!?!”
I don’t mean to sound flippant but this was Trinity Baptist Church. That meant by their standards it was the girl’s fault she was raped. She did something to cause the pastor to lust for her, so she needs to pray to God for forgiveness and hope she is made pure again.
Yes Trinity Baptist and a lot if IFB churches are known for this attitude.
Now you can get angry with me on this if you want but I can direct you to several websites that show abuse stories after abuse stories in Baptist churches just like this one where the girl(s) was sexually abused and the church(es) blamed the victim and covered it up.
I agree with his unfitness for leading a church. However, there are instances when a pastor should reveal things said to him, but he should make clear what those instances are before he lets someone just launch into talking about their issues.