Why we’re not confused about Justin Welby

The Two Matts

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News, News Commentary, Government, Politics

4.4 • 523 Ratings

🗓️ 15 November 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

The full horror of sexualised abuse in the Church of England has claimed the scalp of Archbishop Justin Welby. Was he the victim of a witch hunt; a man forced out of office by unfair pressure as many seem to think? No, say the Matts. And there’s a CONTENT WARNING on this episode: some of the ghastly abuse suffered by victims of John Smyth is discussed, as is the wider issue of child abuse in other churches including the Roman Catholic Church. Also - what difference does the interlude between Trump’s first and second term make? A lot think the Matts. Find out why!

Content warning: discussion of abuse

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1:00.6	Welcome, one and all. We're going to talk, I should say, we should flag up. Yes. We're going to talk
1:04.7	about Justin Welby and the aftermath of the making report that came out this week in Welby's resignation,
1:13.0	I should flag up.
1:14.5	There's some nasty stuff inherent in this conversation.
1:18.1	So if you listen to this in the car with kids, don't.
1:21.3	Be aware that this is coming.
1:23.0	Yeah, exactly.
1:24.4	So, shall we start with the, I mean, this is,
1:28.6	you know,
1:29.0	for anyone who isn't up to speed with the story so far,
1:32.2	Justin Welby resigned this week as,
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