Why The Church Covers Up Abuse is Ps Shane Lems’ review of the book A Cry For Justice.
I know I said we wouldn’t be publishing a post this Sunday because I mistakenly published one yesterday. . . but this is a little bonus. I hope some of our readers comment at Shane’s post, as I think he would find it encouraging. 🙂
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Thanks Barb. Another Pastor that can be added to the list of those that “get it”. In search of one in my area, Lord please point him out!!
A question: The perpetrator has remained in the local church for 40+ yrs. The victim recalled the severe sexual abuse that happened as a child, in her late 30’s. The abuse occurred on private property. A few church members were informed at that time, when the memories surfaced. The church allowed him to carry on his normal ministries until he wanted to run for an elder board position later in life. Two men went quietly to him and suggested he withdraw his name because a lady has identified him as a perpetrator. As the victim, I assume that the church doesn’t truly believe my accusations, but kindly allow me to believe my story. Once again, the victim is suspect.
So I wonder: Which category of reasons for churches not dealing with abuse, would this scenario would fit under?
This is a genuine question, as I have wondered about it for all of these years. And hope to come to a useful understanding. I have not yet read the book, but have ordered it with Amazon. Thank you for your ministry and compassion that lead you to writing this post.