First, learn the shape of the beast and recite the old stories plain it has known defeat many times before and it shall know defeat again.
#fuckthefourthreich
One last thing:
In the light of Justin Welby’s negligence around abuse, for over a decade, there needs to be an investigation into what he knew about Mike Pilavachi and when he knew it.
It is inconceivable that he found out when the Telegraph published their first article.
Newsnight just listed all the Bishops who are keeping their heads down. It was shaming. This can’t go on tomorrow. It’s not a question of if but when. And the sooner the better.
A reminder that Smyth is not Justin Welby’s only safeguarding failing. He was guilty of another serious failing whilst Dean of Liverpool (investigated by IICSA). His refusal to resign shows that he doesn’t take either seriously
Justin Welby, a 🧵
Q. Are you going to resign?
A. It would only be a matter of resignation if I knew or had grounds for suspicion about Smyth before 2013.
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