Thursday, September 5, 2013

Old Crimes Do Not Equal Old Problems

Most victims who come forward about the abuse they experience come forward years after the abuse ended.  Many never come forward at all.  Victims often experience shame, guilt and fear or a combination of all three.  These are what secure their silence.  These are the source of their torment and suffering.

Simply because the crimes being brought forward today are ancient history, that does not mean that children are not being abused in churches today.  It’s not just the Catholic church, it’s not just churches.  Every institution that works with children is a magnet for child molesters.  (more...)

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