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	Cleric Abuse Exposed: Preachers and Victims Dialogue about the Problem to Reach Healing By Mona Austin EURWeb [United States] May 30, 2007 http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur33871.cfm No one expects to visit a doctor and be issued a prescription that would intentionally worsen their condition. Many entrust their very lives to medical practitioners. Likewise, no one would expect to have their trust violated by a pastor. Yet cleric abuse quietly happens more often than one would think. Director Lance Watson boldly exposes the abuse of power from church leaders in a controversial documentary entitled, "All in the Name of God." With topics ranging from sexual improprieties, permissible divorce, stringent rules and regulations, shotgun weddings, intentional public humiliation -- all within the religious community, the piece is wrought with controversy. All accounts in the documentary according to the release are true. Watson created, produced, directed and edited "All in the Name of God." "All in the Name of God" is straight talk by powerful men and women concerning Cleric abuse, what signs to look for, and how to correct the wrongs. It has been described as a compelling piece that will leave you stunned and perplexed; while at the same time, sad and discouraged, yet you remain hopeful," says Watson. His goal is to show how cleric abuse interferes with the victim's relationship with God saying, "My true intentions with this 64-minute documentary is to shine the spotlight of the abuse on the clerics throughout the 21st century which has brought about emotional, mental and spiritual condemnation to those who had a sincere desire to learn and develop a relationship with God. Many victims carry that guilt with them to this day." Part 1 of 2 cinematic masterpieces -- it features Bishops, Pastors, politicians, mental health professionals, Bible scholars and lay people, as well as victims who are willing to share their stories with the world in order to prevent another person from going down the same road. Included in the film are: Bishop Wayne Powell, Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman, Dr. Lee Underwood (Psychologist), Bishop Roderick Caesar, Pastor John Thompson, Mark Jackson (Former NBA Player), Bishop Michael Rogers, Pastor Nathan Byrd, Anita Estell (Political Lobbyist), Bishop Liston Page Jr., Dr. Stacy Scott (Psychologist), Bobby Gibson (Christian Counselor), Gary and Deleon Sheffield (Major League Baseball Player and Gospel Recording Artist). The film will equip men and women to find a good and stable church home.
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