>>5871281 (LB)
But Kimmy did tell. As a 12-year-old, she went to the elders in her congregation for help. They told her she couldn’t report her mother to the police, “because it would make the organization look bad,” she recalled. They discouraged her from seeking counseling, because a therapist might blame the religion or get the authorities involved. Finally, the elders asked Kimmy a question: If her mother did end up killing her, could that prevent Jehovah from resurrecting her at Armageddon? “Of course, I said no,” Kimmy said, rolling her eyes. “They told me, ‘Go home and obey your mother.’”
This is not a unique experience for this girl only. Many who are abused are encircled by those who intentionally protect abusers, some to protect themselves. Abusers have a support/security structure. In what direction are those being abused supposed to go to get help? Church, School, Local Police, Neighbors? All of these can be a part of the abuse network.
When someone joins a church, do members and leaders recommend places to live and schools to place your children in?
They do this so they can keep you in their network, keep you under observation. More than likely, church members are employed at the organizations, live in the neighborhoods, they recommend.
The Database which is now public makes it possible that justice will occur. The unfortunate part, these abused people had no where to turn for help during their ordeals.
I have been to many churches in an attempt to find a place to worship God. I no longer expect a church to have members, people, who fear God. On the contrary, I expect it to be full of Satanists and people who believe they can't change their sinful ways.