1638: The Mormon Abuse AP Article and The Church's Response
Mormon Stories Podcast
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The Church of Jesus Christ, Wi Latery Saints
The mormon church is largely self insured, leaving it especially vulnerable to costly lawsuits. One affidavit in the sealed records reportedly says, the church condemns child sex abuse. Also suggests the church is more concerned about the spiritual well being of perpetrators than the physical and emotional well being of young victims. Disciplinary proceedings are subject to the highest confidentiality possible,. If members had any concerns that the disiminary files could be read by a secular judge or attorneys or present presented to a jury as evidence at a public trial, their willingness to confess and repent would seriously compromised. The church can't cure petifiles like hatthe. They need specialized assistance, yes for sure.
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