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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. 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.
PUBLISHED: December 14, 2023 9:15:18 AM
In 2023, several significant events occurred in relation to the sexual abuse of children and its cover-up within the Roman Catholic Church. Here are some of the top events in 2023:
Introduction of Clergy ID Cards in France: France introduced a new scheme where all clergy possess an identity card with a QR code to verify they have no past involvement in inappropriate or illegal behavior. This move aims to increase transparency and public confidence following the recommendations of the Sauvé report. ID Cards in France.
Continued Reluctance in Spain: The Spanish Catholic Church showed reluctance in participating in a government-commissioned public investigation into abuses, unlike the proactive approach seen in France. Reluctance in Spain
Protests in Poland over Cover-ups: In April 2023, protests erupted in Poland following accusations that former Pope John Paul II helped cover up cases of abuse when he was Bishop of Kraków. The Church's defense of John Paul II's reputation has become a politically controversial issue.Protests in Poland
Baltimore Church Abuse Report: In the United States, a report revealed over 600 cases of abuse within the Baltimore Catholic Church. The report described a pervasive pattern of abuse and cover-up within the archdiocese. Baltimore Catholic Church
Settlements for Abuse Victims in France: In France, 200 victims of abuse received compensation, averaging a total of 38,000 euros each. Settlements for Abuse Victims in France
Investigations in Switzerland: Switzerland's canton of Valais launched a preliminary investigation into potential crimes related to sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church, dating back to the mid-20th century. Investigations in Switzerland
Historical Approach Gaps in Swiss Report: The Report on Abuse in the Catholic Church in Switzerland revealed gaps in historical records, making it difficult to ascertain the full extent of abuse over the years. Historical Approach Gaps in Swiss ReportBlack Survivors in the US Clergy Abuse Crisis: In the United States, the issue of racial disparities in the Catholic clergy sexual abuse crisis was highlighted, with Black survivors often being nearly invisible in the crisis. Racial disparities in the Catholic clergy sexual abuse crisis
Widespread Abuse and Cover-up Reports: Various reports over the years have uncovered widespread abuse and cover-up within the Catholic Church, including thousands of victims in different countries such as France, Portugal, and the United States. Widespread Abuse and Cover-up
Pope Francis Extends Sexual Abuse Law: Pope Francis updated rules on dealing with sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, expanding their scope to include lay Catholic leaders. Pope Francis Extends Sexual Abuse Law to include lay Catholic leaders
These events indicate ongoing efforts to address and uncover the extent of child sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church. The responses have varied from country to country, with some taking more proactive measures than others.
Special attention needs to be focused on incidents such as when Bishop John Adams of Palmerston North, New Zealand, faced criticism for his response to survivors of clergy sexual abuse. After being invited to engage with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), Bishop Adams expressed shock at the level of vitriol on their Facebook page, describing it as an "almost complete lack of charity." He emphasized the protection of his clergy and asked for "assurances" from the network before offering support. This response was met with disappointment and criticism from SNAP, as they felt judged by Facebook comments rather than official communication or personal interactions.
SNAP leaders responded by stating that victims and survivors of clerical child sexual abuse deserve unconditional support from the Church, emphasizing that their anger is justified. They criticized Bishop Adams for requesting assurances before providing support and highlighted the pain and ongoing suffering caused by such attitudes.
This situation highlights the complexities and sensitivities involved in interactions between church leaders and survivors of abuse. A more trauma-informed and empathetic approach, focusing on unconditional support and understanding for the survivors, would likely have been more appropriate. It's important for church leaders to recognize and validate the experiences and emotions of abuse survivors, prioritizing their recovery and well-being over institutional concerns.
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
"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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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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