CP year in review: Top 10 most read stories of 2021

8. 'Criminal, sociopathic, satanic': Christian leaders react to Ravi Zacharias sex abuse report 

After an independent investigation uncovered evidence of rape, other acts of sexual abuse and numerous extramarital relationships purportedly carried out by the late apologist Ravi Zacharias, many pastors and ministry leaders reacted with horror and dismay. 

Several Christian leaders released statements in response to the investigation.

In an interview with The Christian Post, Pastor Michael Youssef said Zacharias’ downfall is a sobering reminder that “accountability” must be a significant pillar of ministry.

“Accountability is a word that's almost a dirty word among some of the celebrity preachers, and that's got to come back,” he said. “Whether a church has 10 members, 100 members or 10,000 members, he must have accountability. This is a word that is lost in today’s churches and must be returned to our vocabulary.”