As someone who spends a lot of time listening to abuse survivors, I would urge caution with that kind of assertion. The reality is that abusers come all over the theological spectrum, and assuming that a certain “type” of priest is more likely to commit abuse can blind us to abuse perpetrated by people on the opposite end of the spectrum.
As someone who spends a lot of time listening to abuse survivors, I would urge caution with that kind of assertion. The reality is that abusers come all over the theological spectrum, and assuming that a certain “type” of priest is more likely to commit abuse can blind us to abuse perpetrated by people on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Too true, the idea that ideology will solve the issue of abuse in the Church or protect clergy from being predators needs to be expunged to bring about real healing for victims and accountability for abusers and enablers.
What would be things that victims think to change beyond current attempts in the Church to address the issue of abuse?
As someone who spends a lot of time listening to abuse survivors, I would urge caution with that kind of assertion. The reality is that abusers come all over the theological spectrum, and assuming that a certain “type” of priest is more likely to commit abuse can blind us to abuse perpetrated by people on the opposite end of the spectrum.
Too true, the idea that ideology will solve the issue of abuse in the Church or protect clergy from being predators needs to be expunged to bring about real healing for victims and accountability for abusers and enablers.
What would be things that victims think to change beyond current attempts in the Church to address the issue of abuse?