Overwhelmingly clerics are male.
Sexual predators are also mostly male.
6-9% of clerics will sexually abuse children.
4-6 x more will sexually abuse adults.
One of those victims could your wife.
Mine was.
A Thread.
Resist the shallow question of: What to do with the materials left by one abusive cleric?
Embrace the deeper:
Why do predators find safety in your institution.
When will it cost you enough to change?
Speaking always takes a toll for LA.
The hurtful comments hurt.
In an effort to cheer her up, I told her to look on the bright side, “Hundreds of thousands of people used to vilify you, now it’s probably only thousands.” 😳
True story.
The wisdom, the gravitas, the grace... We are so honoured to be able to host Lori Anne Thompson in her own words. You don't want to miss this: https://t.co/akBfXb0X6T
Top RZIM leaders in the US and Asia knew about allegations against Ravi Zacharias at least as early as 2008, according to internal documents obtained by @CTmagazine.
They chose not to investigate. https://t.co/7m2wApPIGv
@acreth987 Other couples caught in this gauntlet of betrayal are so on my heart. It is time for “men with chests” to speak the truth about clergy abuse. Women and children have suffered enough.
@EdenElsewhereNo I understand. I’m so sorry. You were both wronged. I hope he is doing better. Couples like you is why I shared anything from this dreadful journey.