Sons of Patriarchy When VICE Broke the Dam: Abuse in the CREC, Part 1
Oct 31, 2024
Sarah Stankorb, a religion reporter and author, shares her insights on abuse within the CREC, highlighting her groundbreaking Vice article and her book Disobedient Women. She discusses the environmental factors that foster abuse, such as celebrity authority and theological submission. Stankorb explains the challenges survivors face, including delayed disclosure and victim-blaming, and offers advice on how communities can better support those leaving abusive churches. Her reporting has sparked significant conversations, revealing a deeper understanding of these complex issues.
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Submission-As-Control Dynamics
- Douglas Wilson's theology normalizes male authority and submission in ways that map onto coercive control patterns.
Student Grooming And Minimised Inquiries
- Emily described a teacher who groomed and touched her inappropriately while school leadership minimized questions about physical abuse.
Avoid In-House Handling Of Abuse
- Do not let clergy handle suspected abuse solely in-house; involve licensed professionals and law enforcement promptly.
