The atrocities that have been revealed concerning sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention are sickening and heartbreaking. What has happened cannot and will not stay hidden. It is no controversial thing to say "sexual abuse is sinful." However, with the reports coming out about sexual abuse in the SBC, it seems that it needs to be said. As an organization, the SBC cannot stand by and do nothing. While sins are individual choices, their effects run far and wide. My thoughts here are not to be taken as gospel, but only as a pleading with leaders to not hide sin any longer. The stakes are too high.