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[GrandmaNettie]

Bonnie, you will get no argument from me that abuse has not been handled properly by our denomination.  It has not been handled by most of humanity properly over the ages, either.  IMO, there is a slow evolution towards breaking the pattern in both but so many are still being damaged.

The only realistic answer may be for each person who cares to attempt make a difference in their sphere of influence... speaking out, calling for accountability and looking for ways to bring healing to the victims and justice to the abusers. 

Silence is not golden, it is viciously cruel.

[Johann]

Seems like it takes a lot of courage to speak out. Not the least when one hears the arguments of those calling for more understanding and care - and more moderation.

[bonnie]

Seems like it takes a lot of courage to speak out. Not the least when one hears the arguments of those calling for more understanding and care - and more moderation.

Understanding is for the guilty, after all haven't we all sinned as well?

Care means God loves the abuser as much as he does you, Remember that,so I have been told over and over. This usually means to be silent.

[bonnie]

Seems like it takes a lot of courage to speak out. Not the least when one hears the arguments of those calling for more understanding and care - and more moderation.

Johan,,

When the day comes you see the type of interest and concern that is being shown over 3ABN,I expect little to change. It doesn't matter who is right or wrong concerning 3ABN. When a  this concern is given this much attention by the laymembers is when you will see change.

The denomination knows better than any of us how costly this topic has been for them. You have seen some words and some band aids but little else. When they feel more threatened is when they will get "sincere" in the approach to this problem