Pastor's Sex Abuse Scandal Rocks Assemblies of God
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A Pentecostal missionary, Daniel Savala, confessed to sexually abusing numerous young men over decades, using religion to manipulate them. He groomed students through a Christian ministry, Chi Alpha, connected to the Assemblies of God. Dozens of victims have come forward, detailing Savala's abuse, including group masturbation under the guise of spiritual practices. The Assemblies of God, despite repeated warnings, failed to stop Savala, leading to multiple lawsuits and criminal charges against him and other associated pastors. This incident highlights a pattern of mishandling sex abuse allegations within the Assemblies of God, prompting calls for an independent review.
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