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Cruciferi
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There’s a crusade now to literally pile on allegations of inappropriate conduct onto whoever you wish. It’s hit the Catholic Church, schools, sports, politicians, and celebrities. So far it’s mainly been isolated to public figures. But has anyone learned a lesson from this yet? My guess is that those who wish to abuse will continue to do so but they’re gonna be even more careful. Nobody will say that a lack of Christian morals is the culprit. Instead, it’s gonna be, “Don’t get caught like Cosby & Weinstein “
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Xanthippe_Voorhees
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I think there are a few troubling issues here. 1 in 3 women are sexually assaulted by a man or boy before they reach adulthood. And many are saying that it’s more like 7 of 10 women.
For this to happen you have to have the evildoers and you have to have those that are complacent. The remainder of the men are often ignorant.
It’s no secret that children are fodder for abuse in Hollywood.
And many of these accusations are simply coming out because people feel safe. I’m sure there will be false accusations…but there are more true ones.
I think that many men think if they aren’t part of the problem, they are in the clear. Before I was adopted, my dad thought that way. He was a good man. He raised his sons to be good men. Heck, he even lead a boy scout troup and led them to be good men. He felt his responsibility ended there.
Then I came along. He went to classes and trainings about abused children. And all of the sudden he realized what a big issue it is…and how small things…like forbidding “locker room” talk or simply listening and believing can be a big deal. That calling out his friends when they were arses to women was important. He was not a bad man before–he was good man who was just ignorant. But understanding the scope of the problem gave him insight that he has never forgotten. Good men can always be better men.
For this to happen you have to have the evildoers and you have to have those that are complacent. The remainder of the men are often ignorant.
It’s no secret that children are fodder for abuse in Hollywood.
And many of these accusations are simply coming out because people feel safe. I’m sure there will be false accusations…but there are more true ones.
I think that many men think if they aren’t part of the problem, they are in the clear. Before I was adopted, my dad thought that way. He was a good man. He raised his sons to be good men. Heck, he even lead a boy scout troup and led them to be good men. He felt his responsibility ended there.
Then I came along. He went to classes and trainings about abused children. And all of the sudden he realized what a big issue it is…and how small things…like forbidding “locker room” talk or simply listening and believing can be a big deal. That calling out his friends when they were arses to women was important. He was not a bad man before–he was good man who was just ignorant. But understanding the scope of the problem gave him insight that he has never forgotten. Good men can always be better men.
Tis_Bearself
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The benefit of these things being in the public eye is that they trigger discussion and maybe get us to think twice about behavior we would have taken for granted. In this manner, we evolve.
My personal opinion, however, is that not every man needs to be flagellating himself; some men are basically good people and don’t do this stuff or enable it generally. And some women DO really need to take a look at their own lifestyle and behavior.
My personal opinion, however, is that not every man needs to be flagellating himself; some men are basically good people and don’t do this stuff or enable it generally. And some women DO really need to take a look at their own lifestyle and behavior.
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Cruciferi
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It’s true. We can ALL be better. Society has to completely change. Unfortunately I don’t foresee that. We must also be careful to not become paranoid that everything done or said is somehow an assault. For example, Adam Sandler got roasted for touching Claire Foy’s knee during an interview. She wasn’t offended and I assumed it was a gesture of understanding or comradery. Something we can each do is watch the company we keep and the activities we partake in. I would never ever be seen at some of the establishments my coworkers frequent! It’s scandalous to ones reputation. Also, I avoid those drunken parties. Those are the absolute worst idea for either sex to participate in.
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Xantippe
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That’s a step forward. “More careful” is going to equal less abuse.But has anyone learned a lesson from this yet? My guess is that those who wish to abuse will continue to do so but they’re gonna be even more careful.
I think awareness has been a step forward for Catholics. There are patterns of abusive behavior that would now be very difficult to get away with among US Catholics, after thousands of active parishioners have been through child protection courses.
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ATraveller
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Because that will mean they’ll have to admit they were wrong and what they’ve been pushing for so long made things worse.Nobody will say that a lack of Christian morals is the culprit.
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DarkLight
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The Christian church’s record on abuse really isn’t helping here.Nobody will say that a lack of Christian morals is the culprit
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