FL- Victims praise pastor who blasts church over child sex abuse

By David Clohessy
Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
May 21, 2014

http://www.snapnetwork.org/fl_victims_praise_pastor_who_blasts_church_over_child_sex_abuse

We are deeply grateful to a Florida pastor who is publicly criticizing a church group for mishandling a child sexual abuse scandal. When those within the church speak out for victims and accountability, real change is made easier. 

http://www.christianpost.com/news/tullian-tchividjian-blasts-sovereign-grace-ministries-handling-of-sex-abuse-scandal-prematurely-departs-the-gospel-coalition-120062/   

All too often, church employees and members selfishly try to handle known or suspected child sex crimes privately. All too often, they foolishly put the reputation of their institution above the well-being of the innocent. 

That is why we are grateful to Rev. Tullian Tchividjian of Ft. Lauderdale for his outspokenness. We applaud his bravery in saying “Of course he knew…C. J. was, for many years, the micro-managing head of the organization and nothing happened under the umbrella of Sovereign Grace that he wasn't made aware of, so for anyone to say, 'Well he didn't know,' that's totally naive."

We can deter cover ups. We can prevent abuse. We can stop a child molester after his or her third victim, instead of after his or her 33rd victim. But only if those in positions of power, especially within churches, speak up and only if we severely punish every adult who stays silent about abuse and puts his or her personal comfort above the physical safety of children.