Abuse in the church. An excuse!

[LeicsDom]

BBC News

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has told the BBC he failed to follow up abuse allegations within the Church of England because the scale of the problem was "absolutely overwhelming".

There were too many instances so I didn't bother doing anything. That's alright, then.

 

[unloadonme]

I realise that the church is likely to be considered a special case by some, but if an allegation of criminal behaviour is made against an employee in any other line of business, surely the matter would be referred to the police. The employer should certainly consider suspending the employee or limiting their duties, depending on the nature of the allegation, but he is not responsible for any aspect of the investigation. How onerous is that? Also, to what extent can a CEO (which is effectively what the Archbishop of Canterbury is) delegate these tasks to HR rather than get involved personally?

 

[LeicsDom]

I realise that the church is likely to be considered a special case by some, but if an allegation of criminal behaviour is made against an employee in any other line of business, surely the matter would be referred to the police. The employer should certainly consider suspending the employee or limiting their duties, depending on the nature of the allegation, but he is not responsible for any aspect of the investigation. How onerous is that? Also, to what extent can a CEO (which is effectively what the Archbishop of Canterbury is) delegate these tasks to HR rather than get involved personally?

Exactly.
And I thought it was only the catholic church that went in for absolution! It seems the CoE has co-opted the get-out-of-jail card for itself as well.
I have always said, and will continue to say, that organised religion is an abomination and should be banned.
Believe in unicorns or sky fairies if you like but do it behind your own closed doors and never, ever force it on other people.

 

[Peloso]

God likes to watch.

 

[Dargelos]

God likes to watch.

That is the most credible explaination I have ever heard for the church's contented acceptance of sex crime.