[Magdalen] registered sex offenders in church

[Molly Wolf]

Several reasons, I think:  first, active pedophiles are associated with child porn; and second, churches have unfortunately proved to be rich hunting grounds for pedophiles.  Sexual abuse is terribly damaging for children, and when it's mixed up with spirituality, the results can be lethal.  The abuse of trust is critical.  Two of John Gallienne's victims killed themselves.

I honestly think that churches do need to know what they're doing when they include pedophiles -- and I do believe that pedophiles should be included, albeit with adequate protections and support.

It doesn't surprise me that the Harper government cut support for the Circles program.  Stupidity and vindictiveness were among their leading characteristics.

Molly

The man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way. -- Mark Twain

> On Dec 5, 2015, at 10:21 PM, AT&T <jhandsfield at att.net> wrote:
> 
> Why would think be different from accepting AA participants in church?
> 
> Jim Handsfield 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On Dec 5, 2015, at 10:12 PM, Bob Rea <petard at petard.us> wrote:
>>> 
>>> On Saturday, December 05, 2015 06:05:40 PM Marion Thompson wrote:
>>> Are they to be denied access to worshipping God?  Is there  a circle of
>>> support who can help them stay safe?
>>> 
>>> Marion, a pilgrim
>>> 
>>>> On 12/5/2015 5:25 PM, ME Michaud wrote:
>>>> Spoke with someone recently who's discovered they have several registered
>>>> sex offenders in the congregation (urban parish).
>>>> 
>>>> Conundrum!
>>>> 
>>>> Do any of you know of parish or diocesan policies?
>> 
>> No but there is an organization of "virtuous pedophiles" for mutual support in 
>> not molesting.  http://www.virped.org
>> I learned of it from a young member.
>> 
>> -- 
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>> What do you say to Jesus when he comes again?
>> Where have you been? You said you were coming right back.
>> 
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