I was asked by a woman of the OALC, if I believed in the Bible, when I was challenging her on how her church dealt with abuse...that somehow it is my lack of believing in the right book that has me acting differently...and it has her actions not only protected but sanctioned by the Holy Book.
Her silence, secrets and not leaving the confines of her religious beliefs and reporting child abuse to the law is somehow supported by the bible.
Now, if this is true, if this is the way they, her church and religion are interpeting the bible, than I guess I don't believe in that bible.
I don't believe in the morals and values of the church that will willingly and knowingly allow pedophiles to ask forgiveness and to remain free to abuse again...that allows and knows of their actions and does nothing to protect the victims.
Nope, I don't believe in that book. And, by giving up your responsibility and blaming the book instead of your actions, seems odd to me. Perhaps it isn't me that needs to question my beliefs, but you.
What scares me is that she is not alone. She is one of many who will justify their actions or the lack thereof...by placing herself behind the bible.
No, I guess I don't have issues with the bible. The book isn't keeping secrets, being silent and not reporting, it is the lady who stands behind it.
