“Chantal McKinney Explains Why Faith Can Survive Without the Church”
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): chantalmckinney.com
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2026/04/01
Jacobsen: And for individuals who are not in positions of authority, what is at stake? Why should they care about the persistence of these dynamics within church life?
McKinney: Some people may already recognize these issues that persist in the church, while others may feel disconnected from them. However, many individuals remain silent about their experiences because of stigma. There is often a perception that speaking out about harm will damage the church’s mission or reputation.
For example, public figures such as Dolores Huerta (co-founder of United Farm Workers) have spoken about remaining silent in the past to avoid harming the mission they were a part of. This reflects a wider pattern in which individuals suppress their experiences out of concern for institutions and organizations.
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