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Confessions and Consequences: The Legal Quagmire of Clergy Secrecy
This chapter examines a troubling case involving the Mormon Church and a bishop's decision to keep a father's confession of child abuse secret, which resulted in further harm to the victim. The discussion highlights the inadequacy of clergy penitent privilege laws that hinder reporting abuse, illustrating the complex intersection of religion, law, and child safety. The chapter critiques legal rulings that prioritize religious confidentiality over the protection of vulnerable individuals, urging a reevaluation of judicial accountability in such cases.
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