In his own blog post responding to the first woman’s accusations, Cavey characterized his actions as “an extramarital affair.”
“I am ashamed even to write these words, and I am so sorry that you have to read them,” he wrote. “This adulterous relationship is my greatest failure, my darkest sin, and I take full responsibility for my actions. I have broken bonds of trust with my wife, family, and church family, including the woman I became involved with. I have brought untold pain, heartache, and confusion into the lives of those I love and who love me.”
He has not since responded publicly to the new allegations that have arisen.
Cavey, with his long hair and tattoos, is one of Canada’s most recognizable church leaders. He became the senior pastor of Upper Oaks Community Church in 1997, later changing its name to The Meeting House. The church grew exponentially as it sought to appeal to people alienated from Christianity and church traditions. He is the author of a popular book, “The End of Religion: Encountering the Subversive Spirituality of Jesus.”
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This article originally appeared on ReligionNews.com.
