Stephen Kuhrt’s book ‘Safeguarding the Institution: How the Culture of the Church of England Facilitates Abuse argues that the running of a properly functioning church involves confronting issues and problems rather than avoiding them. The question “why are we doing this?” has been unconsciously present in most of the meetings Stephen has had with bishops and archdeacons. Every time they have been unwilling to discuss matters of principle and truth. It is the most terrifying question they can be asked.