A new TV drama centered on a widowed pastor reconsidering romance has been praised as a “refreshing” real-life portrayal. But abuse survivors say its depiction of a romantic relationship between a clergyman and a member of his church raises red flags.
According to abuse experts, the power differential between a pastor and someone under his spiritual authority renders true consent impossible. Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have laws criminalizing any sexualized behavior between a pastor and a congregant.
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