Post by faune on Aug 3, 2014 13:24:24 GMT -5
Fixit ~ Most sexual offenders found within churches are very clever at presenting themselves above reproach and as righteous individuals in the eyes of others as a personal cover for their sexual crimes. That's just part of their defense when suspicion arises regarding their hidden warped character. That's why I shared earlier the statistics with the myths associated with CSA, so that people can be made aware of the clever tactics of these sexual offenders in grooming their victims and getting away with their crimes against the unsuspecting individuals who fall within their radar.
www.vanguardngr.com/2014/01/rising-cases-rape/
www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6143427/k.38C5/Child_Sexual_Abuse_Statistics.htm
www.leadershipcouncil.org/1/res/csa_myths.html
Snow ~ How true! Even the professionals agree with that assessment today as my last article regarding myths relating to CSA conveys.
In fact, Dr. Salter has found that the life a child molester leads in public may be exemplary, almost surreal in its righteousness. In her book, Dr. Salter presents the following description written by a child molester who had used his position as a church choir director to gain access to boys.
I want to describe a child molester I know very well. This man was raised by devout Christian parents. As a child he rarely missed church. Even after he became an adult he was faithful as a church member. He was a straight A student in high school and college. He has been married and has a child of his own. He coached Little League baseball. He was a Choir Director at his church. He never used any illegal drugs. He never had a drink of alcohol. He was considered a clean-cut, All-American boy. Everyone seemed to like him. He was a volunteer in numerous civic community functions. He had a well-paying career job. He was considered "well-to-do" in society. But from the age of 13-years-old he sexually molested little boys. He never victimized a stranger. All of his victims were friends. . . I know this child molester very well because he is me!!!!
Soon after writing this, the author of this confession was released on parole. Upon release, he quickly infiltrated a church where he molested children until he was again caught and returned to prison" (Salter, 2003, pp. 36-37).
•Salter, A. C. (2003). Predators: Pedophiles, rapists and other sex offenders: Who they are, how they operate, and how we can protect ourselves and our children . New York: Basic Books.