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The inability of a child to thrive in a Constitutionally protected God based perpetual threat and rape culture is not a fault of the child; however it does become their odious responsibility upon reaching adulthood to resolve the harms done to them. The Christian religion at its core is a toxic mechanism whereby intergenerational trauma is kept alive, active, and deeply embedded in each new generation, as it has done over the past 2,000+ years.

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Going mythical: 6 The seductress myth together with the 'affair myth'

Published: Friday, 2 June 2023 6:16:15 PM

Prompt: There are many myths associated with adult clergy sexual abuse. These myths are damaging and inhibit justice for victims within the court systems in the United States and across the globe.

The belief that the victim must have somehow encouraged or invited the abuse, often referred to as the 'seductress myth', and the idea that a sexual relationship between clergy and parishioner could be a consensual 'affair' are both deeply harmful misconceptions. They unfairly shift the blame onto the victim, often leading to feelings of guilt and shame, which can hinder their healing process. The reality is, in these cases, the abuse is a gross breach of trust and an exploitation of a power imbalance, rather than any form of mutual or consensual relationship.

Instances of this myth can be seen in many cases of clergy abuse where victims are stigmatized and held partially or entirely accountable. For instance, in the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal, survivors have reported that when they disclosed the abuse to church authorities, they were often met with disbelief, victim-blaming, or accusations of seduction. This response not only further traumatized the victims but also allowed the perpetrators to avoid accountability.

The infamous case of Father Gordon MacRae in the U.S. is an example of how the 'affair myth' can be damaging. MacRae, who was convicted in 1994 for sexually assaulting a minor, claimed his relationship with the boy was consensual and was painted by his supporters as a victim of seduction. This narrative severely twisted the reality of abuse and manipulation and caused additional trauma to the victim.

Having a strong support system is critical for survivors of clergy abuse. This network, including therapists, family, friends, and support groups, can provide survivors with emotional support, validation, and reassurance that they were not at fault. Such a support system is also essential in helping victims navigate through feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal, and trauma. Survivors often struggle with self-doubt and loss of self-esteem, so consistent affirmation of their worth and blamelessness can aid significantly in the healing process.

In conclusion, obliterating these myths is crucial in supporting survivors of clergy sexual abuse and in preventing such abuses in the future. It is important to continually educate communities about the reality of clergy sexual abuse, ensuring that the blame is placed solely on the abuser and not on the victim. This effort is necessary in order to create a safer, more understanding, and supportive environment for survivors.

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Going mythical: 1 The belief that a sexual relationship between clergy and a parishioner is consensual
Going mythical: 2 The myth that sexual assault by clergy is about sex rather than power and control
Going mythical: 3 "The dirty old man myth"
Going mythical: 4 The seductress myth
Going mythical: 5 The myth that women are attracted to the "forbidden"
Going mythical: 6 The seductress myth together with the 'affair myth'
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2023 Findings in Spain found that 0.6% of the population of Spain had been sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests and laity. Up to 50 million alive on any day who have been raped or abused by Catholic clergy &/or Catholic laity

Current world population is 8 billion - 0.6% = 48 million alive today who are likely to have been raped by Catholics globally.

The church protected the perpetrators, not the victims

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"This is a matter for the church and I respect the internal judgements of the church. I don't stand outside the church and provide them with public lectures in terms of how they should behave. I've noted carefully what his Holiness has said in the United States. Obviously that was a source of great comfort and healing in the United States. I'm like all Australians very much looking forward to what the Pope has to say here in Australia as well, as I am to my own conversation with the Pope later this morning." Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia, 17 July 2008. more

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Wednesday, 22 June 2022 - I may not have this down syntax, word and letter perfect or with absolute precision in every aspect; however time and the evidence will show that I am closer to the truth than any religion has been or will likely be.
Let history be the standard by which that is measured.

Youtube - listen to Commissioner Bob Atkinson get it wrong - again
The Commissioner informs us that the clergy sexual abuse issue was all over and that it had only been a small statistical glitch around the year 2000. History shows this to have been a display of absolute ignorance on the issue ...

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