While we are called to forgive those who sin against us, we are also as a church called to champion justice, protect the innocent, and discipline the unlawful.

Here are some clergy abuse topics I would like to write on at some point: The Crisis Abuse of power, sexual misconduct, and its devastating effect on the church. Understanding Abuse Power imbalances, the tactics of a predator, and how survivors cope with abuse. Coming Forward Victims, their families, and the role of clergy in reporting abuse. Recovering From Abuse Finding healing and getting support. Victim’s Stories Case studies and what we can learn from history. Keeping Your Faith Spiritual advice for dealing with depression and combating the loss of faith. Preventing Abuse Creating a safe environment to prevent abuse. Cautions for Clergy Practical tips to help clergy avoid risk and dangerous situations. Public Opinions Interviews with survivors, victim’s advocates, and those with expert…

I’d love to have your comments on my articles. Here are some tips regarding constructive dialog when commenting. As Fr. Hopko cited in his article entitled “What Can We Do?“: We can make our views known, and offer our suggestions about proper action, forcefully and firmly, without demonizing or ridiculing those who disagree with us, while cooperating courageously with those who do. We can always remember that those who disagree with us are as strongly committed to their understanding of things as we are. source We try to moderate the comments as best we can to prevent harsh language, graphic descriptions, and venomous content from tainting what we hope to be a helpful dialog. It is difficult, as this is a very emotional topic.…