Linda Woodhead, professor of moral and social theology at King's College London, stated, 'This is an existential crisis for the Church of England...it's been a very, very long time coming, like lots of crises, but this is a critical moment.' The church is grappling with the trauma caused by the brutal abuse revealed in the report on John Smyth, which led to calls for accountability among church officials.
Tim Wyatt, who contributes to The Critical Friend, commented, 'It's unprecedented for an archbishop to resign over a crisis of their own making. It's causing massive ructions up and down the institution.' This unprecedented leadership change highlights the depth of the crisis, placing pressure on other senior leaders as the repercussions continue to unfold, instigating discussions about thorough reforms within the church.
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