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Why Is Sexual Abuse So Common in the Mormon Church?
Unfortunate instances of sexual abuse within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) continue to make headlines, as the long-running pattern of indiscretions among the ranks of the Church is brought to light. When people in positions of power use their status to take advantage of trusting youth, the world must take a…
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How Does the Mormon Church Approach Abuse Allegations?
Despite its insistence that it has a “zero-tolerance policy when it comes to abuse,” the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been accused by many former and current members of covering up systemic sexual abuse. The claims stretch for decades and across several states. A steadily growing number of sexual abuse claims also…
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How Mormon Views on Sexuality Silence Abuse Victims
For most Americans, premarital sex is a personal decision made between two consenting adults and has few (if any) community repercussions. But for those who practice the Mormon faith, sex before marriage is seen by most members and virtually all leaders of the Church as one of the gravest sins. According to the Church, chastity…
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Is It Worth It to File a Claim Against the Mormon Church?
For many members of the Mormon Church, their congregation is an essential source of support, spiritual guidance, and community. But for thousands of current and former members, their experience was tarnished by sexual abuse and systemic inaction to punish the perpetrators. For decades, sexual assault survivors have alleged thousands of cases against members of the…
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Why the Mormon Church Abuse Hotline Hasn’t Helped Victims
As more cases of systemic sexual abuse at the hands of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue to come to light, so too does the handling of its sexual abuse hotline. Nearly 20 years ago, the Mormon Church established a 24-hour hotline that was seemingly intended to be a helpline for bishops…
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How the Mormon Church and the Boy Scouts of America are Linked
For more than a century, the Boys Scouts of America (BSA) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (formerly LDS or Mormon Church) nurtured a partnership so deeply that one out of every five BSA members was Mormon. Then, in the spring of 2018, the BSA and LDS jointly severed their ties. By…
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Can I File a Sexual Abuse Claim Against the Mormon Church Anonymously?
One of the most challenging aspects of filing a claim against the Mormon Church for sexual abuse is readying yourself to do so. Taking action against your Church community may be difficult and feel like an act of disloyalty—especially if you wish to remain a part of the Church. Often, one of the biggest hurdles…
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What the Mormon Church’s Assets Mean for Sexual Abuse Victims
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—formerly known as the LDS or Mormon Church–is one of the wealthiest religious organizations in the world. Between donations from its more than 16.5 million members and the practice of tithing, where members are asked to give 10 % of their income to the Church, it usually amasses…