Karen#1
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MIKE RINDER BLOG TODAY ~~The Problem of Child Sex Abuse August 15, 2022
Two recent stories highlight the issue of child sexual abuse in religious organizations -- this time not the Catholic church -- but rather the Mormons and the Southern Baptists.
Unfortunately, organizations that should provide a safe, nurturing environment too often harbor sexual predators. There are three primary reasons for this in my view: Organizations that cloak themselves in the mantle of religion tend to remain outside the scope of societal protections against abuse.
Particularly in the United States, where the First Amendment has been interpreted over the years to preclude almost all governmental intrusion into their activities. These organizations fear negative publicity, so they try to keep their problems internal and … [Read More...]
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Two recent stories highlight the issue of child sexual abuse in religious organizations -- this time not the Catholic church -- but rather the Mormons and the Southern Baptists.
Unfortunately, organizations that should provide a safe, nurturing environment too often harbor sexual predators. There are three primary reasons for this in my view: Organizations that cloak themselves in the mantle of religion tend to remain outside the scope of societal protections against abuse.
Particularly in the United States, where the First Amendment has been interpreted over the years to preclude almost all governmental intrusion into their activities. These organizations fear negative publicity, so they try to keep their problems internal and … [Read More...]
The Problem of Child Sex Abuse
