A Chicago priest has been suspended for allegedly sexually exploiting an
adult woman. We call on Catholic officials to provide more details
about these accusations and to prod others who may have seen, suspected
or suffered his misdeeds to come forward. It is inherently problematic when clergy have any sexual contact with
congregants. There can be no true "consent" given the power difference
between the individuals.
Our society has long understood that it's virtually always hurtful when a doctor has any sex with a patient or a psychologist has any sex with a client. Gradually, more people are finally understanding that the same holds true of a cleric and his or her congregant.
http://www.snapnetwork.org/il_priest_exploits_woman_snap_responds
Our society has long understood that it's virtually always hurtful when a doctor has any sex with a patient or a psychologist has any sex with a client. Gradually, more people are finally understanding that the same holds true of a cleric and his or her congregant.
http://www.snapnetwork.org/il_priest_exploits_woman_snap_responds