Giles Fraser, an Anglican priest and media theologian, labeled the resignation of Archbishop Justin Welby as a 'crisis moment' for the Church of England, calling it a turning point requiring significant institutional changes.
Martyn Percy, former dean of Christ Church, urged for a 'complete reset' in the church's operations, advocating for a statutory independent inquiry in response to the mishandling of the Smyth abuse case.
The Makin review highlighted Justin Welby's lack of curiosity regarding John Smyth, a prolific abuser associated with the Church, drawing attention to systemic failures in church governance.
The Church of England faces an ongoing crisis, with declining congregations and internal conflicts, raising the question of whether current challenges represent a cry for deeper reform.
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