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11-13-2002

I think it's seriously a combo of rape victim syndrome (meaning they don't want to embarass themselves and come out about it) possibly partial disbelief if they do tell the family, though not these days obviously. I'm originally from MA, so we always used to joke about it even as kids, priests molesting people. As a community I think there is a LOT of pressure from other families and parents and parishoners not to 'come out' with allegations, since it would break up the church and cause lots of problems.

Especially in organized religion where in smaller areas everyone knows everyone, I don't think I can even imagine the level of pressure there must be when you have something negative to say that adversely affects your own circle, and makes them look bad in the public eye.

C.

11-13-2002	#10
Cal Guest Posts: n/a	I think it's seriously a combo of rape victim syndrome (meaning they don't want to embarass themselves and come out about it) possibly partial disbelief if they do tell the family, though not these days obviously. I'm originally from MA, so we always used to joke about it even as kids, priests molesting people. As a community I think there is a LOT of pressure from other families and parents and parishoners not to 'come out' with allegations, since it would break up the church and cause lots of problems. Especially in organized religion where in smaller areas everyone knows everyone, I don't think I can even imagine the level of pressure there must be when you have something negative to say that adversely affects your own circle, and makes them look bad in the public eye. C.