Wednesday, August 6, 2014

SOLs are our problem

Tennessee looks like a pristine pure state when it comes to clergy abuse. Far from it. The truth is that statutes of limitation have silenced hundreds of victims of bishops, priests, nuns, and brothers.  Too bad - because the losers are our children and teens today.

No abuse in the south???  Far from it. But the truth will never be told.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Bad time for everyone

It is a bad, difficult time for everyone who has any dealings with clergy sexual abuse. It is with heavy heart that we see that situation with William Casey.  How tragic for everyone involved!  How utterly devastating to see the effects of clergy sexual abuse on the entire community. It is never more painful than in the eyes of Warren Tucker whose courageous stand for justice has been seen by so many.  This is a time to pray . . . and when you do, keep the victims of religious authority abuse very high on your list of those you pray for.  And throw in a prayer too for all children, teens and vulnerable adults.

It's blackmail, pure and simple It shouldn't have taken so much time to figure this out.   I have often wondered why good priests st...