Frequently Asked Questions
4. Am I wrong to insist that my perpetrator needs to be held responsible?
Certainly not, but you may be expecting more than the community of faith is willing to encourage or support. For more insights, see this article on parallels.
A related question here that occasionally comes is whether or not it is okay or "Christian" to sue the church or a perpetrator. I answer with another question: Why should the church be above the law, just because it chooses to think that it is? Using the court systems is certainly not unethical if that's what it takes to get the message across. Sad that it does, isn't it?
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How Little We Knew: Collusion and Confusion with Sexual Misconduct and The Truth
about Malarkey.