FBI investigating religious sect operating in Bay Area following alleged child sex abuse

[@Karenmccourt8240]

Why isn’t anyone investigating child abuse at the Church of Scientology?

[@delanie619]

Right!?

[@sharonhatt9399]

Exactly. It's ridiculous. There have been thousands of reports of all kinds of severe abuse over the past 20+ years conducted by the Church of Scientology. And it took that long to put Danny Masterson away. And he is a public member of Scientology, not even an authority figure in the organization. Not saying all predators shouldn't be put away.

[@theskyehiker]

Scientology has a ton of money and members in powerful places.

[@adridsanchez-mota919]

Money money money

[@sharonhatt9399]

@@theskyehiker I agree with you. Priests are finally being prosecuted, the preachers and teachers in my ex culty church are finally being prosecuted. The Catholic church is worth more than Scientology, and my ex-church is valued at over 15 billion $$'s. Why is Scientology not? Just Asking?

[@CB-vg1wq]

There should be no statue of limitation on sex crimes.

[@churblefurbles]

Its easy to say but its too easy to abuse.

[@newmove4378]

@@churblefurbles Sure people will abuse the availability buts its a drop in the ocean compared to those who are actually guilty. Given that victim reports are made 25 to 35 years after the fact I say no statute of limitations, let the courts decide the fakers and deal with them severely.

[@shocktnc]

​@@newmove4378you have no proof any of those reports are valid, if you can't actually prove someone did it, you should not be able to accuse them. Especially now when we have so many women falsely accusing men only to recant after a few years.

[@Brassard1985]

There’s no statute of limitations for crimes against children at the federal level

[@newmove4378]

@@Brassard1985 How does that work , can you give me an example of child abuse that goes before a federal court. Would that be something like a preacher from another state committing the crime? Thanx in advance.

[@aprilrichards762]

The fact that the guy said he doesn't like change did not surprise me at all. Change means he'd lose his power.

[@Delusionalcry]

Exactly. He knows. He's part of it.

[@celebratelife8436]

Absolutely and he has no shame

[@blb2020]

You got it. 🔨

[@dio69666]

Change also means you have to accept children grow up, and in order to maintain a relationship you have to accept how people grow & change

[@aprilrichards762]

@@dio69666 He'd never adjust to that. Having pastors stay in people's houses is just a prime set up for abuse. Naturally, the victims get no justice.

[@mariab1710]

Child abuse / rape should not have statue of limitations.

[@dennischapman6893]

"Statute" is the term.

[@billesommer4636]

That is to prevent the criminals being sent to prison. These pervs cover up 4 as many as possible😮

[@TedMyrrh]

Yes it should because time distorts memories and convicting innocent people is just as much risk as them getting away with it. Justice has alot of technicalities that protect us all that the common person is not aware of

[@lovewillwinnn]

🗽

[@bme6949]

Well they had to do it before their 40th birthday, just how long do they need?? This is why we have statutes of limitations. Over time evidence and people die, So if these victims want justice, then don't wait 3o yrs.

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

I am so sick of people using the Lord's name & His house as a cover to cheat people, abuse them, and most of all to abuse precious children, our most precious and innocent babies. It's not what He ever taught, it's against everything church, true Christians, & the Bible really are truly about. Parents have to be so careful now, trust nobody!

[@jacqueslee2592]

The abrahamic death cults are not only murderous death cults, but are the reason why there is instability in the world, war, hunger, suffering, and atrocities such as these. These death cults are also cults of perversion, from Catholicism to American Evangelicalism to Judaism and Islam.

[@yurmomsaccount]

Im sick of ALL of you.

[@poppieferreira1]

Me too.

[@suzannephillips-wooten3103]

Like trump ?

[@Lynn7015hb]

@sandyjuntunen Actually there's quite a bit of that kind of thing in the Bible. Most Christians however choose to ignore it. The book, in large part, is horrific.

[@KevinStephenMetoyer]

Scientology needs to be taxed and investigated

[@celebratelife8436]

All those cults should be illegal and they probably don't even have to pay taxes

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

Many people are missing

[@onewotldgovernmentonlywhen9044]

The Cabal as well

[@SanGeet0510]

all religious entities should be treated as private enterprises and taxed as such

[@Garybrunecz]

FORGET IT. THIS IS A DEMOCRATIC TAX HAVEN AND CHILD GROOMING RING. AND THOSE IN HOLLYWOOD OR IN THE GOVERNMENT WHO REPRESENT THE DEMOCRATS ARE WELL PROTECTED. ONLY THE LITTLE FISH GET CAUGHT UP IN THE NET AND RAN THROUGH THE MEAT GRINDER. AMERICA LOVERS TO GROOM LITTLE BOYS INTO SISSY GIRLS WITH THEIR SATANIC INDOCTRINATION SCHOOLS AND FREE MUTILATION STUB REMOVAL SURGERIES, THAT TURN LITTLE INNOCENT BOYS INTO FUTURE SODOMITES OF AMERICA. AMERICA IS ONE SICK DISGUSTING, PERVERTED, ANTI CHRIST DEMON SPAWNING GROUND. LOSER NATION OR THE DEVILS PRIDE AND JOY.

[@starri9103]

Get rid of the statute of limitations. Stop putting children on a timeline. That's abuse in itself.

[@courtneylitten9538]

Yes!

[@alisalaska1786]

Couldn’t agree more

[@frankwhite3659]

Statute of limitations rules,regulations or Bills that are brought to the floor are usually shot down by corrupt Republicans.

[@myprincess0875]

Exactly !!!!! I have lived in a timeline since I was five touched for the first time , 10 the first rape , 13/14 for long term rape , sold for drugs at 17 , and the damage lasts a lifetime time , I’ll be 49 end of summer . Though I am a survivor I never felt a day of justice and closure . Cptsd is a forever thing , some broken pieces just don’t get healed or better depending on how the trauma and abuse has affected each individual. These people groom you to believe that not won’t you only be shamed by God but also the congregation and you will be as sinful as those outside of the church . The religious abuse done through that grooming is INSANE .

[@jarry1595]

@@myprincess0875I hope you’re finding or found peace!

[@jacqueline970]

I find it very suspicious when children tell adults they are being abused and it's ignored

[@MyLoganTreks]

And using religion to take advantage of people

[@cartergomez5390]

Yes, and when they’re big believed 😢

[@TheeyarutSaetae-yr3bq]

❤❤❤ YES YES YES 😢😢😢​@@MyLoganTreks

[@Inesa-h8m]

Bc the parents don't want to be thrown out of the church.

[@PaulWells-g6k]

At 6 years old when my mother found out I was being abused by my uncle she beat me into lying it never happened. She chose her brother over her son.

[@callenday6853]

As a cult survivor, I can say with one million percent a surety, this is a CULT. Him saying it's not is laughable, and makes me want to cry. Someone needs to shut it all down.

[@riveraalanis7958]

I'm with you on that!!

[@MidwestFarmToys]

Literally Every religion is a cult.

[@OfficialCrystalMetheny]

And the fact that Steven Rohs lives across the ORONO, MN school is ridiculous..... Disgusting perverts!

[@mystie6861]

@@OfficialCrystalMetheny He has had other victims, more than what was shared in the documentary

[@CheriCarlson-r1d]

As a CSA victim survivor from this cult I absolutely agree with everything you said

[@trinleywangmo]

Statutes of limitations where children are concerned SHOULD NOT EXIST!

[@jimbeam-ru1my]

yes it should. evidence deteriorates with age. 20 years after an event occurs, the only thing left is the word of one person against another.

[@vgrannyvl2]

In many states there is a statute of when the individual remembers because a lot of sexually assaulted children don’t tell until their 30s, 40s, 50s etc. Some never tell.

[@charlesreid9337]

​@@jimbeam-ru1mythe purpose of the statute of limitations is to remove the fear of prosecution under the theory that all those years oh dear are in themselves a punishment. If evidence deteriorates as you say that if they cannot be prosecuted with it . Death benefits the defendant not the state. Your argument defeats itself

[@charlesreid9337]

​Whatever you are attempting to say just it's not true

[@vgrannyvl2]

@@jimbeam-ru1my so then why is there no statute of Limitations for murder

[@judyjackson2260]

There should be no statue of limitations on sexual abuse.

[@teri03]

Sorry but the victims constantly change their stories. It is not reliable.

[@charlesreid9337]

​@@teri03is that what you are claiming in your case. .

[@shaunamcleod3484]

There shouldn’t be a statute of limitations when young girls are raped.

[@DBK155]

Young boys too

[@LeahMarshals22]

Child abuse isn’t just a “Christian” problem. A lot of religions host men or women in positions of power who abuse that power and harm others. What would help is removing the statue of limitations for bringing charges on child ab*se and child s*x ab*se.

[@Ko-mj3sd]

It's on another level with Christians, entire churches and institutions worldwide.

[@MatthewThomas-ye1ei]

Its not a Christian problem. Look into the public schools.

[@majafleur9646]

Precisely.

[@Johnna-em8xq]

They are not actually Christians. The Bible says that Satan is their father and they are spawns of Satan basically.

[@MariannAsbury]

Child abuse needs to be treated outside church. Keep things separate. If you say you are a Christian you cannot behave unchristian and get away with it. Mandatory reporting needs to happen to avoid charges for failing to report.

[@sunnycali4984]

Revoke their tax exemption status. What a joke!

[@vjr5261]

That is exactly what needs to happen

[@scottparker1080]

They don't have a status. They are not registered as anything. All is provided for the ministry by the members. Cars, computers, clothing, lodging, meals etc. Cash is left in envelopes or passed in a handshake. Estates are left to the ministry in trust funds.

[@millrightmr639]

All the money is hidden in trusts. Secretly and no taxes being paid. Over the years most likely 100s of millions. I am surprised the IRS doesn't investigate them.

[@blb2020]

They aren’t a registered church with tax exempt status to be revoked. That’s precisely the problem.

[@Erieforever]

@@scottparker1080 Then they should be easier to prosecute, without the protection of religious tax exemption. Religious tax exemption protects child predators far too often.

[@byndass5552]

There should be no statute of limitations for this crime!!!

[@Lex-ifer]

EXACTLY. if it ruins someone’s entire life, there shouldn’t be a limit of time for prosecution. full stop.

[@drawingmomentum]

For all crimes!

[@johnnieblackburn3182]

There should never be a statute of limitations for sexual assault to children. Never.

[@LoCoLorHay]

Absolutely DISGUSTING that parents would not believe their child telling them that another adult is molesting them. I don't give a damn how trusted this adult was supposed to have been!!! I know my child. I trust my child. Why people abandon common sense when it comes to religion??? is something I will never understand.

[@polkadots716]

The problem is they put the church leadership on a pedestal, teaching that they are infallible. The people are brainwashed into believing the ministers (workers) are representatives of their god.

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Brainwashing and indoctrination

[@Kim-dm4yb]

Exactly! Beyond disturbing!!!

[@cgtcne]

Agreed!

[@pamelakruger1807]

The religion / reputation of the members is all that matters!! I was molested as a 14 yo, and my mother did nothing about it when I told her. My abuser - in my mother's presence - said "you enjoyed it". I eventually got the courage to confront them both this year. Conveniently, my mother seems to have memory loss due to illness and remembers nothing of the incident from 35 years ago. My abuser now asked for forgiveness. Too little, too late. I have not reported him, for personal reasons, but I am making my own peace. We were indoctrinated to believe that the church and protecting the reputation was everything!!

[@colestone14]

Scientology needs to have this tax exemption status stripped immediately.

[@margaretWestminster]

Exactly 💯%

[@DBK155]

This religion don’t have a tax status. They don’t have a registered name. All is provided for this ministry by members. Cars, laptops, cell phones, clothes, lodging, meals. Cash is given to them secretly thru a handshake or envelope. Estates are left to the religion thru trust funds

[@t.mitchellb2766]

All churches need to be taxed and held accountable for their financials. EVERY church! They take in tons of money, but where does it go? Definitely not to the needy, hungry or homeless like they're supposed to.

[@stevenhulbert7540]

They won't because one of their advocates is Gavin Newsom, who has been a supporter for many years, just one of his corrupt involvements.

[@user-nf7ui7dz1z]

How can they buy private jets and yachts and 1000 homes that they leave empty if they do that? This deal was struck early on and they said you get your cash cow of the church and it and it’s possessions never get taxed and we get to go after the peasants and conquer them into absolute slavery and you look the other way or write a strongly worded letter but nothing else. And from there the scam became global communism and hidden communism inside the USA

[@PrincessCashmonie]

The Church With No Name. How convenient.

[@bewitched3912]

😅 I have a horse with the same name, LOL

[@erichwalrath970]

@@bewitched3912 Handy thing to have, should it commence raining.

[@LilMissRufflsack]

Demonstrating they're a Church With No Shame.

[@auaiao9]

@@bewitched3912 It felt good to be out of the rain. In the desert you can remember your name.

[@miapdx503]

And that's literally their name 🙄

[@SenRikyu1]

I grew up in this church. They arent exaggerating unfortunately. As kids we were made to feel completely separate from "The World" as such we werent supposed to have friends or loved ones outside of the church. I wasnt allowed to play sports and grew up without a TV because it was considered evil. I knew John Vandenburg personally when I was a small child. I also knew a couple victims of sexual assault and it was ALWAYS swept under the rug. I wanted to leave when I was 18-19 but was threatened by my fiancee that she would leave. I stayed in the church and with her for another 8 years before I quit for good and she stayed a little longer until she cheated on me and the church turned on her for her infidelity.

[@theofficialmbc]

UPCI is similar to this

[@robertjames5197]

This culyt parreles with Jehovahs Witnesses exactly ! I grew up in the Jehovahs Witness cult and they called it "The Truth" and viewed the world the same way.... as worldly

[@virgobutterfly1680]

I am tired of sexual predators. 😒

[@nanskiboutski243]

Yup! *snip* *snip* and *snip*

[@ApothecaryGrant]

Ok . How long did it take ?

[@MrBadjohn69]

Why does California have so many whacko churches? BTW why aren't you mad at the adult church members that enable this?

[@theofficialmbc]

Predator is a relatively new concept

[@ApothecaryGrant]

@@theofficialmbc No it isn’t

[@lynleylysons6257]

They don't call themselves two by twos, people who leave call them that. They call themselves 'the way', and 'the truth'. Source: I'm an ex member. I'm so relieved they are finally being investigated.

[@DBK155]

YES. Another ex

[@bryanhess2585]

It depends on which country or region, but in the U.S. it's most commonly known as "the truth," but for tax purposes, it has a different name that most of that particular congregation worldwide is unaware of.

[@missq3989]

" THE WAY" or " THE TRUTH " CULT CULT CULT CULT Come on People. How many times does this same scenario under different names have to happen . It's not a religion. It's a CULT.

[@DBK155]

@@bryanhess2585 they don’t have tax status

[@carbine090909]

Jesus _is_ "The Way" and we are _followers_ of The Way. Yikes. Nowhere in Scripture are uneducated women praised, but patient, prudent, principled women are. Nowhere in Scripture does it say women can't wear "pants," because back then everyone was wearing tunics and cloaks anyway. It means dress appropriately, modestly, don't draw undue attention to yourself, or be distracted by vanity - male or female. Just read the Bible, and follow what it says.

[@sherriarmstrong936]

Could you imagine allowing a complete stranger live in your home with your family under the guise of doing church work? REALLY!!!

[@basicallyno1722]

Lots of people do that - financial reasons to help pay for rent, foreign exchange students, distant relatives who may as well be strangers, taking in refugees, foster children…lots of reasons. To leave them alone with your child is unfathomable…and then not believe them when they come to you?! Disgusting

[@GameChanger597]

That's why you don't EVER trust people simply bc of their religion or status. You never know who they really are behind closed doors! Many perverts hide behind religion and in turn, many controlling and legalistic religions create perversion within the leaders. And people wonder why priests, (who are supposedly the only ones "holy" enough to talk to God🙄), are commonly such depraved pedophiles. Pope Francis himself said it was "dangerous" for anyone other than the priest and those above the priests to have a relationship with God when the Bible literally says just the opposite. That right there is a perfect example of a wolf in sheep's clothing, not to mention someone who doesn't even know what the Bible says in the first place, and if he does, he is manipulating, lying, and controlling others with his deception! Either way, it makes him very unholy. This is why the Bible warns about wolves in sheep's clothing. You have to read God's Word so you can tell when you are being preyed upon and to have an actual relationship with Jesus yourself and not rely on others for a "relationship"

[@lillexus5589]

Not that strange nor shocking, people have been doing this for years. And not only in religious settings.

[@MattyNelson-rs3ik]

AND PARENTS TURN A BLIND EYE?,HOW MENTAL CAN YOU BE?

[@Annewelch435]

Shows how deceived people are.

[@PokeMama23]

Don't ever trust ANYONE WITH YOUR CHILDREN. WTF IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE

[@kennethwilson1117]

Sounds like the perverts have more rights than the child 👧 victims 😮

[@DBK155]

Yup.

[@DBK155]

I the past they have kicked out women for cutting their hair, for wearing pants etc but CS abusers are made into elders with their own meetings/church

[@CheriCarlson-r1d]

they certainly do

[@reneeupdike2220]

Because the "church" is protecting them.

[@canileaveitblank1476]

It’s the liberal way.

[@aprilmcknight1574]

I was a victim of this group in Ohio and West Virginia as a kid. I've kept it secret all these years...now 60 and when I saw this I felt ill...but maybe some Justice will finally come for all of us.

[@mothersgauri4137]

So very sorry. Perhaps, if you are able to speak out and add your voice with all the victims speaking out you can help bring some justice for future generations. This is so awful.

[@kristinmarra7005]

I’m so darn sorry. I wish you all the strength and grace necessary to heal.

[@blb2020]

Hugs to you. There aren’t enough words in the English language to say how strong you are and how horrific it was that you experienced such abuse. Sending you such peace, love, and light.

[@aprilmcknight1574]

Things that are hidden will get revealed...Time to shake the tree. Back then the mentality was secrecy . Children were irrelevant , adults protecting there own skins. I still remember locations and faces and names. They weren't interested in little boys , just girls.

[@aprilmcknight1574]

Thank you...the sad part my biological mom was part of it. When I became a adult I did sex traffic rescue for young girls and Therapeutic foster care. I raised two daughters myself and they are educated and trained in all aspects of self defense . They didn't appreciate it then, but they became amazing women.

[@misfit176]

Scientology NEEDS to be investigated ALSO!!!!!!!!!

[@ezechiele.6001]

All of them are like this, all of them are from Babylon the Great !

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

They're no different from other cults

[@DBK155]

The fbi has investigated Scientology

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

There is absolutely nothing Christian about this.

[@jake751]

False prophets

[@AlexLightGiver]

Jesus tells his followers he had nothing to do with the religion of Christianity. He wasn't even there when they started 🙏

[@crispyblack8779]

Dude. There’s RAMPANT CSA in every Christian church organization. Just look at the Catholics, Southern Baptist Convention, Latter Day Saints, Scientology, and every other church in the world. Next to schools, religious organizations are the largest community of pedophiles.

[@SolutionsNotPrayers]

You're a True Christian up until you get caught breaking the law, but in the Christian brain, why practice morality when good works won't get you to Heaven? Screw up, pray for forgiveness, then do it all over again. Create Hell on Earth but as long as they think they're going to Heaven, screw Everyone Else and their feelings. Therefore believing in Jesus doesn't make people moral, or want to be moral. Religion makes dumb people content with being ignorant about how and why anything happens. ★ If you have to fight for a god, you're a Terrorist. ★ When prayers fail Terrorists play god. ★ If God has a plan prayers are BS. ★ Stupid people pray for things, then do the Lord's Work, then credit God for giving them what they wanted. 🔴 Psalm 137:9, Blessed shall he be who takes your little ones & dashes them against the rock. 🔴 Psalm 106:38 And shed innocent blood, even blood of their sons and of their daughters, and pollute the land with blood. 🔴 Leviticus 26:29, "You shall eat the flesh of your sons, & daughters." 🔴 Leviticus 25:44-46, Slaves can be bought, sold, & inherited. 🔴 Exodus 21:7, You can sell your daughter into slavery. 🔴 Deuteronomy 21:10-14, You can rape captive women, but you cannot resell them as slaves. Christians worship the Devil. A religion becomes a cult whenever there's a sexual abuse, and all religions have had sexual abuse, therefore all religions are cults. The 3 Abrahamic Slave Death Cults ✡✝☪, inspire Fear, who's underlying message is "Might is Right, Obey or Die." All 3 fight amongst each other & within their own denominations. When you're indoctrinated in a fear cult (Christianity), you tend to follow politics that encourage fear, which is why Christians are predominantly Republican. (The Republican Brain, by Chris Mooney) Psychoanalytic studies have frequently acknowledged fear as a significant part of narcissistic pathology. For example, Freud noted narcissistic mortification as intense fear associated with narcissistic injury and humiliation. Narcissists may also have a fear of abandonment, which can be triggered by a breakup, going away, or being left permanently. Because they may not have good emotional regulation, they may act out like a child having a tantrum. With politics comes compromise, but conservatives who push their cult under the guise of politics think they are fighting for a god, and it's impossible to compromise with religious nutjobs.

[@SolutionsNotPrayers]

​@@jake751just like you

[@mgmassey174]

In every community ,there are predators. Do not stand for it. Survivors stand against abuse❤

[@blueorangeblossom]

Yes that is true, but... when it is a religious leader in churches, synagogues, or mosques...or social work, counseling, dr-patient, or teacher-student...or parent-child could be even scout leader or youth group leader...it is particularly damaging... especially in Christianity bc that person is a reflection of God as a father...these men are in Father roles and they are trusted and damage these children's perspective on God and the Bible...it is incredibly demonic. There is also a power dynamic involved where the children are completely vulnerable. Predators need to be eradicated. I read online some states are now castrating physically and chemically castrating convicted felons. Child abusers are rarely curable even within the church, and truly evil people are drawn to roles like this within churches. They like all predators, seek opportunities when they can be alone, such as visiting and staying to visit here in private homes...or camping trips. Or gyms...a reason why so many coaches have abused kids...famous cases everywhere. They know enough about psychology now all potential people in roles with children should have a psychological test, their homes visited and assessed. Predators will often set up furniture in a certain way, have pictures of children around...there are sometimes signs...I know they do this with the boys and girls club in order to be a one-on-one counselor mentor...even so they should probably now have issues within peoples computer history and image files. They can tell right away with the profuse amount of images people can get...and have addictions too.

[@newmove4378]

@@blueorangeblossom I don't care about god or the bible but I do care how it negatively affects a child. Imagine a child thinking this almighty, all powerful omnipotent god has abandoned them, why, because they're worthless, sinful, evil? That is soul destroying. Religion has a lot to answer for and its time is coming.

[@lydiaanello6208]

​Jesus Christ said that it would have been better had these pdf never been born, and that's pretty harsh and confirmed.​@@blueorangeblossom

[@elainstill1671]

The red hat cult .

[@fatteebaddee]

Bullseye 🎯 I'm still wondering why I was abused after all the praying I did not to be abused as a kid ​@@newmove4378

[@denisemock5372]

FBI needs to open an investigation into Scientology

[@churblefurbles]

No its got nothing on the "rainbow".

[@bewitched3912]

​@@churblefurbles is that another church or religion? I'm totally curious now

[@mothersgauri4137]

@@churblefurbles What??

[@kanj1639]

A lot of FBI agents are members of Scientology. That’s the problem.

[@myramyraUSA]

They are well aware, but not taking any action.

[@jenna2431]

If you as a lawmaker have a problem passing a law to eliminate the statute of limitations on CSA, then you need to be investigated for same

[@MidwestFarmToys]

Surprised it's in Cali too

[@ategunalaafia]

🤝📌

[@ca8944]

That opens up false allegations. As a grape survivor, I wouldn’t want anyone to be falsely accused and imprisoned without any proof or solid evidence.

[@MidwestFarmToys]

I have an issue with people sitting on something like this for 10, 20, 30 years or whatever to the point there's no evidence to be had. At that point there's no way to differentiate the liars or attention seekers from actual victims. We should be coaching people to come forward sooner.

[@ca8944]

@@MidwestFarmToys 🎯

[@lizrogers4969]

The man said he didn’t see it. They’re not gonna do it in front of you Mr.!

[@bekind4018]

Child abusers should lose their hands and other digits. No more of this horrific depravity!!!!!!

[@JOHN_F_KENNEDY_DADDY]

What about their wee wee

[@hildeschmid8400]

​@@JOHN_F_KENNEDY_DADDYI belive she covered that: "other digits." 😉🙂

[@h.neubert8770]

Jail, long time.

[@hnormizzle]

@@hildeschmid8400All 11 digits

[@iamgabriel5823]

Way too many predators in the legal system to ever get justice for these crimes.

[@JulieASuh]

Just want to compliment the reporter here. She kept pressing and didn’t let them get off with BS answers. 👏🏻 well done.

[@pinlight97]

She used his own words against him: “you said weak in the flesh”. Only a S/A religious a** would say something like that.

[@user-eh2hj8bx6O]

This is why local news is so important. Thank you for looking into this story and sharing it with the public. Brava to these brave women. So sad that their parents were such cowards.

[@CheriCarlson-r1d]

Their parents would have been afraid. From the time you are born you are told this is the only way to Heaven and you witness anyone who has "made waves" being kicked out of the cult and told they will not be able to gain entry to heaven. Fear of "losing out on Heaven" keeps most everyone silent and compliant with the gaslighting. We were told it is necessary to suffer on earth to attain our reward in heaven.

[@nanyabyznessOG]

They refuse to cover the known child and elder abuse in Scientology.

[@iamgabriel5823]

They have no integrity until they investigate the Church of Scientology for child abuse, financial fraud, elder abuse.

[@paulkern2544]

Often local news promote the left

[@Loveoldies50]

There are SO many sick men out there who choose occupations that give them access to children! They choose those occupations as a cover. It makes me sick.

[@barbaragdisis4606]

Did you know 93% of sex offenders describe themselves as religious, and a significant number admit to intentionally targeting churches because of their views of grace and forgiveness? Combine that with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men being abused.

[@manarcabrera2528]

“He doesn’t like change. “The nerve of this man. He’s complicit with those sexual predictors.

[@celebratelife8436]

And he doesn't think they should be required to get sexual abuse and prevention training

[@WhosWhointheZoo123]

Society is wanting to legalize it...... they call it 'love' Research man boy love. It will be legalized.

[@h.neubert8770]

Joyfully ignorant. And complicit in his unwillingness to even acknowledge the problem, yet alone rectify

[@courtneylitten9538]

Or has his own secrets to hide

[@OfficialCrystalMetheny]

Steven Rohs lives ACROSS THE STREET from the ORONO, MN SCHOOL!!!

[@SystemFailing]

It’s so similar to Jehovah’s Witnesses, which I grew up in. I left the group due to its CSA scandals and now I’m shunned by my family. Lots of JWs in this comments section trying to ignore the obvious similarities.

[@Anti-CultRecords]

Yes, it could well have been the JW's. Just change the name and it would have been almost exact. All of these millennial dawn cults need to be shut down. they are havens for creeps of all sorts.

[@tryphenarose384]

If that was my family, I wouldn't mind being shunned for being against CSA scandals. That just shows you're a decent person and don't need their religious dogma to reach the "truth".

[@majafleur9646]

Near identical to JWs. I'm shunned too.

[@scottybrugmann8257]

@MarioJaker I grew up in the JW religion and I, too, am stunned by the similarities!

[@amydurga8448]

Exactly, so similar, I thought maybe they were a branch like the Bible Students. Very alike in doctrine and the CSA cover up.

[@DarronSanderson]

The worst crime/sin is when parents gaslight and act like they ddo not believe the victims.

[@pjt3887]

It should be a federal law that there is no statute of limitation ever on any childhood SA!

[@Delusionalcry]

Bunch of creeps. No different to the Taliban.

[@missinginbc]

Hahahahah

[@bewitched3912]

.. and Mormons

[@elainstill1671]

I agree, Maga is also about fear, control and stripping the freedoms of women and children. 😭😫😭

[@elainstill1671]

The red hat cult!

[@purdyculliz]

Small hats?

[@CheriCarlson-r1d]

I was born and raised in this cult and know CSA victims dating back to the 1930's. Overseeers have been sweeping it under the rug for decades, all while moving perpetrators to another state or field when told about a case. There's No Way this guy "doesn't know" it's been happening. By the time they are overseers they are either perpetrators or covering up for perps. A few have actually been convicted and there's No Way he hasn't heard about them.

[@ms.untypical3575]

As a victim of childhood abuse we usually don't have it surface until much later in life and there should be no statue of limitations.

[@PatriciaMonti-y9m]

STATUTE of limitations, not statue.

[@coffeegirl6854]

Seriously this is not the time or place or situation to act as the Grammer police ​@@PatriciaMonti-y9m

[@valeriehill8779]

I was never a silent victim but once becoming an adult and getting my courage up to press charges I was met with “it’s past the statue of limitations”

[@PatriciaMonti-y9m]

STATUTE of limitations, not statue

[@hollywoodwouldyou7454]

Grr! That’s shameful 🤬 you as a little girl have ALWAYS deserved justice even if you aren’t still currently been victimized. Makes me sad.

[@overworked1084]

🙏🏽❤

[@overworked1084]

@@PatriciaMonti-y9m honestly grammar police on the Internet are just awful people, just awful. Someone’s posting their trauma probably using auto text. Disgusting just disgusting way to be.

[@hollywoodwouldyou7454]

@@PatriciaMonti-y9m don’t be a jerk. Unless you are AI I’m willing to bet you’ve made an autocorrect misspelling somewhere out there. Go find someone else to harass, not a victim of child abuse.

[@DG77733]

Abuse on top of not being believed, listened to, silenced, called a liar and crazy. I hope for complete healing, safety and protection for all victims. I'm so glad the FBI handled that. 😞

[@hollywoodwouldyou7454]

Thank you. Spot on. It’s a huge relief law enforcement finally knows! I can breathe a little better now.😌

[@repentorperish6805]

Its 99% of the time, the f b i is the ones doing the wicked. Dont be deceived friend. ❤

[@hollywoodwouldyou7454]

🙄

[@hollywoodwouldyou7454]

@@repentorperish6805 Where did you find those stats? Meeting? The workers? A few credible witnesses doesn’t bring them in hot. 1500 credible victims can’t all be wrong. None of them are. None of them ever wanted to talk about their privates being discussed with their own parents. Imagine having the world on your shoulders? Check your research. I did. Go put your head in a different pile of sand.

[@rick419]

@@repentorperish6805 Are you saying that just because they investigated felon trump stealing and refusing to give back classified documents?

[@jlrc3991]

Scientology needs to be investigated. Along with many others.

[@maggietaskila8606]

Including our sitting president.

[@erindunebuggy9772]

​@@maggietaskila8606"Our sitting President" dingdong.....😂

[@dxmondxmned3543]

​@@maggietaskila8606👈🤪Cuckoo‼️😂

[@BrockMcGuill]

​@@erindunebuggy9772Donny Diddles has done decades of hands on research with underage kids lmao.

[@user3742-lc9zu]

It’s basically a cult now, becoming more and more like this religion where you follow the words of one person indisputably

[@kuhlgi]

I am a pastor...this man's response is pathetic. "I don't like the word change." How frustrating. The New Testament word for "Repent" is "metanoia" which means to "CHANGE your mind/heart and for your actions to correspond to that CHANGE." God is allowing His Church to be shaken in America. Lord have mercy on us all.

[@rach9466]

Thank you. They claim the supposed ’unchanging’ quality is a sign that they have God’s truth/ are the true church Jesus started.. That is ridiculous too because instead of actually resting in faith, they are so afraid of change, of the media, of the government, etc. as if the God they claim to believe in is not ‘all powerful’ and capable of maintaining ‘His church’ if that’s His will. (I was born and raised in it. 🤦‍♀️).

[@jacquelineprocter6157]

Ugh, my maternal grandmother was brainwashed at the age of 16 into this cult. My mother's paternal grandmother indoctrinated her. The local meeting was held in my grandmother's home every Wednesday evening and was bullied by the elder's husband.and wife. She was mentally and emotionally abused by these two and had to account for her absenses if she traveled out of Eureka MT to Flathead valley to visit her children. It was the most uncomfortable experience to attend these meetings with these people. Devoid of any feelings of love or community. My grandmother was under the control of this cult for almost her entire life until approximately the last 10 years of her life. Her hair was below her bum and after she did research online and came to the conclusion "the truth" was actually a cult that she finally cut her hair short and went no contact with the truth. This cult was a negative influence in my grandma's life that affected her marriages (twice widowed) and the lives of her children and grandchildren.

[@Karan-th8td]

I'm so sorry 😢

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

So sorry to hear that

[@jacquelineprocter6157]

So glad the truth is blowing up! 💜

[@dynodin81]

How many children did they abuse in other countries while on their “missions”.

[@CheriCarlson-r1d]

I shudder to think

[@Karan-th8td]

Exactly right!!!!!!

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I think that also.

[@TedMyrrh]

"THEY" are NOT guilty individuals are. Stop blaming whole groups. Have you ever lied? Stolen, hated, envied, looked with lust? Then you are a sinner and God is no respecter of persons. We all need his mercy. GOD DID SOMETHING INCREDIBLY KIND TO SAVE US ALL FROM THE PENALTY OF DEATH AND HELL. do you know what?

[@millrightmr639]

Like others have commented I would say not only child abuse in those far away countries but how many children were taken and adopted out to cult members around the world. Was it done by the rules. I highly doubt it.

[@TrevorWilliam]

I’m glad we have a free press to shed light on groups like this that have no oversight

[@drifter2805]

Not enough free press to call out Scientology

[@slow-mo_moonbuggy]

Free press is an illusion.

[@basicallyno1722]

@drifter the press calls it out - lawmakers, federal investigators and district attorneys do not!

[@marlonhernandez8411]

Utah is plagued by this religion

[@DBK155]

It’s in every USA 🇺🇸 STATE and worldwide

[@robg.8616]

This “church” is repugnant! Shut them off!

[@notovercome]

The Bible says there will be wolves among the sheep and clearly there is. There are so many warnings in the Bible about deceivers. It's up to us to know the word and use our heads to protect our families!

[@DissYraiN]

All religions are cults. Don't give any of them power.

[@millrightmr639]

I was raised in this cult. The allegations are all true. Listening to the preacher brought back some memories. They demand respect from how convincing they are. I was fooled for 30 years of my life by the mind twisting cultish mindset. Its taken me a long time to free myself from it. I understood anyone who is affected by these type of religions. I thought i was the only one at one time.

[@frostfree7]

You sound like a strong and courageous person. I'm so sorry for the years you endured.💕

[@Anti-CultRecords]

I'm a cult cousin here, trying to quietly exit a very similar cult.

[@DBK155]

Me too. It’s true

[@amydurga8448]

Cult… it’s ok to call it what it is. Fellow cult cousin here. ExJW

[@lh1673]

Same here. Woke from JW, it’s amazing knowing this 2x2, JW, Mormons, Adventist, Scientology, all has some kinda similarities😅

[@dancarlton7973]

That old creep named Steve should be arrested and thrown to jail.

[@mystie6861]

Past statute of limitations

[@MrJMNCE]

Denial from education is essential in cults . Ignorance is power in controlling members .

[@janmitchell641]

“I don’t like the word change,” says it all.

[@BMarie774]

The “I just wanted to test what sort if daughter I raised” thing is so sick. That means they were thinking this through and contemplating how to get away with assaulting their own child. If the child responded badly and with repulsion they could claim “I was just testing you”

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Satanic behavior!

[@reneeupdike2220]

What is scary is maybe they are "teaching" these responses to it's male members!

[@rach9466]

Thank you so much for covering this. The church has had so little media coverage until now in the US and even the world. That made it an even more isolating experience for those of us who left the church.

[@dragontears4me989]

Now turn your attention to The "Church"of Scientology !!!

[@HandyMan657]

All religions are guilty

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

They're guilty and being investigated

[@wooloo47]

Protecting the Church is rooting out the evil within it, not hiding it.

[@amaragrace94]

Amen

[@jenavasexton1645]

I wish the interviewer would have e asked if the church was more important than protecting innocent kids. They always preach about how kids are "the hope of the kingdom". But I guess that only goes so far...

[@ELEMENTARYWATSON52]

100%

[@ELEMENTARYWATSON52]

​@jenavasexton1645 😢

[@cynthiawoods883]

What? How is that even possible! You got that reversed! Being honest about sexual lust and abuse is primary! No excuses! There is no protecting anyone! Honesty does that!

[@rhondawinchester4292]

I don’t think there should be any statute of limitations for se adust. Exactly for this reason. Some don’t even realize what happened to them for many years because there kept in such a bubble..

[@maliroa6113]

It's not the word change he doesn't like. It's the idea of and the change itself 🙄

[@PagingDrMakeUp]

This is DISTURBING 😳

[@nicoletambasco9210]

They’re denying all of these “rules” but showing pictures of all of it. Gaslighting city!

[@WB-H]

Sex Education does not corrupt a child’s mind; it provides the information for individuals to use as they see fit. It gives them context for certain behaviors and predatory actors, which can help keep them safe. If you ever hear a fully grown adult talking about how children shouldn’t be taught about sex in school, check their internet history. They want to keep those kids ignorant for reasons I’ll let you deduce yourself. In this case, it sounds to me like her SE class helped her understand the context of those actions and fathomed that she was actually victimized by someone she trusted…So, explain to me again how teaching children about sex education is going to harm them…

[@suzk1804]

Sex Ed in schools today is harmful, twisting kids minds to believe boy can be girl/ girl a boy. It's also a cult.

[@slow-mo_moonbuggy]

Public schools sex education classes has gone off off the rails. It's disgusting what they exposed my 9 year old daughter to. I am VERY suspicious of people promoting sex education in public schools.

[@thelittleredhairedgirlfrom6527]

Exactly.

[@myponyhoudini]

Yes! I learned in sex ed class in 7th grade that I had been being SA since I was 3 yrs old.

[@frankG335]

That's WHY churches are against it! They don't want children protected because they are protecting the perpetrators.

[@JoyfulRiverbank-kn4xt]

An abuser should be held accountable for the (lifelong) damage they've done. It takes time to work up the courage to stand up for yourself when you've been abused and weren't believed. How can the law decide what that deadline for justice is? Let them seek justice no matter their age! And help prevent any further victims!

[@Fatc0rnbread]

As a believer in Christ, where in the scripture does it say that women cant wear pants?! Also, any good pastor would agree that it is important to have the training to address sexual abuse allegations. I dont like this guy. He is too quick to write off the seriousness of the claims.

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

Your religion is a fraud. Jesus is a fraud. You have to ask your self something. Why dont NDE'ers encounter Jesus at spiritual dimension 5.0? why do OBE'ers not encounter the fake Jesus? why does Donna Douglas hold a measure of bitterness towards religion? Why do Christians hate OBE'ers and mediums?

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

All spiritual leaders should be trauma informed

[@lh1673]

While was a Jehovah Witness as so-called the Truest Christian😅, we were also taught PANTS for women especially at the halls and during ministry are a NO NO! But suddenly they changed this policy just few months ago😅

[@basicallyno1722]

He’s probably a child abuser too

[@basicallyno1722]

It’s dumb because men all over the world and throughout the majority of history wear open legged cloth that do not separate the legs with seams….they literally have pictures up of Jesus wearing what would be considered a dress in the west.

[@mssusanmarie]

Thank you for this reporting.

[@jayscott9860]

All this expecting a guy to be so pure and celibate crap often backfires. Better to promote marriage and monogamy as a healthy outlet. How can a guy who doesn’t even have sex or a relationship or kids be some great leader to people with families? Some of these religious premises are flawed from the start

[@carlosleiva5169]

Look how he ran away from the reporter. Enough said 😢😮

[@judithmccrea2601]

Maybe the FBI should investigate the Jehova’s Witness child abuse allegations, too.

[@majafleur9646]

A 100%

[@mistermylo8607]

They have- several lawsuits and criminal cases have been filed.

[@amydurga8448]

Yes! They aren’t getting enough attention for their human rights violations in this country. At least it’s starting to happen in other countries.

[@cartergomez5390]

I need to research that cause they keep wanting to talk to me 😠

[@markuse3472]

1. No law can charge an entire entity for the wrongdoing of some, and we are talking about millions who belong to that (JW's) organization. A bad apple in one tree doesn't equal all apples are bad. 2. And they are being investigated, but by they I mean exactly where it happens--in whatever part of the world, as the whole religion can not be charged for when some of them do wrong. 3. I study history and religion, it fascinates me, and I know that only JW's actually do and live as first century true Christians did (do your research). I find no fault in them for what and how they preach and teach, and again, Jesus and God will deal with any and all wicked INDIVIDUALS after it's all said and done as they see fit. 4. As I have studied the Scriptures, maybe I see in you apostasy? Whatever the case, God or, Jehovah, will not allow his people to be dismantled no matter what Satan does.

[@moonshoes11]

All religious sects should be investigated.

[@energeticpets]

100

[@sandyjuntunen4088]

That's like saying all coaches should be investigated. People become preachers, coaches, daycare workers, teachers, babysitters, even Dr's, anything that gives them access to kids so they can abuse them. They can't all be investigated. But parents should be so careful, & talk so much to their kids, be so nosy and trust nobody now.

[@diannemcmullen8681]

Sounds like a recipe for a takeover of a nation. How about we investigate those who are accused?

[@moonshoes11]

@@sandyjuntunen4088 Do coaches work within a system of such dogma? Are what coaches teaching kids based fundamentally on mythology and lies?

[@PuaOlena-fj9oc]

@@sandyjuntunen4088. That is true. The thing that bothers me….. is that they do it in the name of Jesus. So many things right now….is good and fine and Jesus loves them…..and they are so much better than the unbelievers. Putin is a devout Catholic. Religion is not a road to good moral behavior

[@tr2404]

They refuse to address the PDFiles in their community...but want to give advice to other communities... ha!

[@haileydaisy76]

Located in an isolated ... literally is a red flag

[@Gizathecat2]

I knew a young man who experienced severe emotional abuse from the Two by Two cult. His parents were deeply involved and they also hosted visitors from higher up the hierarchy. He said that by the time he was eleven he felt unworthy of even living. He was made to feel that way from the sermons by the pastors. He was suicidal by his early teens. He eventually escaped, but severely scarred by his experiences as a child. He never said anything about SA, but what happened to him was more than bad.

[@Karan-th8td]

I hope he has found healing from the bad experiences.

[@rach9466]

Thank you for listening to him! 💔

[@margaretlemmon1143]

An evil tree cannot produce good fruit. They have a form(ish) of truth but not the works of truth. The body of Christ cannot protect perpetrators while victimizing victims and be a safe spiritual place to be.

[@Lovereignsupreme]

Well ,"he never saw it". That settles it,thanks guy,pfft.

[@lealoo6287]

He KNEW. Of that I have no doubt. Everything he said was proof.

[@mothersgauri4137]

That is the CLASSIC response. Sick. Didn't see anything. Don't know anything. Not interested in finding out.

[@MariannAsbury]

Who would have eye witnesses to it? Just check school records of that one lady.

[@stevenlopez2731]

Sounds just like the JWs two witness rule loophole.

[@dianeyoung8068]

I do not understand why the parents and Church leaders allow this to go on.

[@greenAbbot]

When you’ve been raised your whole life to submit to powerful men who have the authority of God, you feel powerless to speak up. There’s nothing unique about this particular sect; this stuff has happened and still happens in authoritarian religions across the globe.

[@dianeyoung8068]

@@greenAbbot Yes, I am aware that this stuff happens, but at what point do people on the periphery start coming forward? These things go on generationally and institutionally because people kow tow to abusers. It especially breaks my heart when the parents will not protect their own child.

[@frostfree7]

People who are drawn into these kinds of cults are looking for parental figures. And the child in them remains loyal to the "parent" in the same way most abused children will.

[@leanordials8008]

The parents see their position and statis in the church as much more important than their children.

[@elainstill1671]

​@@greenAbbotYes and Maga is the newest cult of fear, control and authoritarian. Stripping rights from women and children. My sister belongs to Maga and claims it's God's will and should not be questioned. I have disowned her, she is not well.

[@weidaingram2325]

"Weak in the flesh", with a child? This is outrageous!

[@mystie6861]

Many members have refered to CSA as human weakness. Not the same thing.

[@beryllines3788]

@@mystie6861 Agreed. There is a twist in the brain matter for adults to lust after children. It's not right and it will never be right.

[@combatepistemologist8382]

Beware any entity whose name contains the words "True" or "Truth". Because if you're truthful and honorable, there is no need to advertise it.

[@frostfree7]

I followed te Ruby Franke/Jody Hildebrandt child abuse case, another cult based on "The Truth."

[@Alisha-zq6vh]

As an ex-Jehovah's Witness, I totally agree!

[@Anti-CultRecords]

@@Alisha-zq6vh Yup, we were taught that we had "the truth" as well. All the best cults claim it. JW's, Mormons, SDA, Scientology...they all have "TRUTH" for sale.

[@aliceputt3133]

Just look at the Puritans.

[@polkadots716]

They even boast about how humble they are. Uh, that's not humility. Smh.

[@Pythone55]

The connection between systematic sexual exploitation and organized religion should not be chalked up to coincidence.

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

Still waiting for arrests from Epstein’s list. Do you think religion should be banned? This was/is a cult.

[@nanskiboutski243]

Exactly! Religion = misogyny therefore abuse Religion = paedophilia therefore abuse Religion = war therefore abuse

[@beryllines3788]

Agree, the predators are in a position of authority and children are taught to respect them. Predators deserve NO RESPECT! Fellow church members who protect and support predators deserve NO RESPECT!

[@pinfold1000]

If they own your mind, that means they own your body too

[@gerardofacundo6721]

Agreed

[@mjdelaney1]

Time to revise the Statute of Limitations for felony sex offenses in California.

[@mizzury54]

It's interesting that back in the 70's it was only a year.

[@lorrainefranchi9105]

And every other state too!!

[@awstraliad]

Women can't wear pants? Who's gonna tell him that Jesus wore a dress?

[@theofficialmbc]

UPCI is like this

[@lindabb621]

Well, I never saw it!” You are a criminal for ignoring a criminal.

[@maliroa6113]

Omg when he said that WTF! 😡

[@shortmeister4321]

57-years of lying. That's it. I'm so sorry for the victims.

[@wesandrews4094]

Something we don't see too much anymore, great investigative journalism! Good job exposing these sickos!

[@unapologeticallyauthentic]

15:46 I dont think that too womanly. 🤬🤬😡

[@blue8710]

'This is the only way to find true salvation '- if you ever hear that run. It's a big fat lie.

[@nancychace8619]

Sounds like Qanon.

[@theskyehiker]

Kind of like 45 saying “Only I can fix it.”

[@mizzury54]

Same thing with politicians claiming they are the only one who can fix problems.

[@patriciasanchezwebb]

Especially because people are not in need of "salvation". Salvation is the original big lie. It's been a very lucrative scam for thousands of years - literally.

[@olorin1710]

Stop hating on President Trump

[@joycesunde5816]

This is excellent reporting. Thank you for shining light on this subject.

[@kchilz32]

Scientology , JW, Mormons also needs a look into

[@iamgabriel5823]

And Amish, 7th Day Adventists, Buddhists, Muslims, etc. All large organized religions are simply havens for predators.

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

They're all being investigated

[@coffeepeachesplans]

Everyone looks into them

[@rickyodom1201]

that funny cause evo church pastors are one getting caught more than any other with pants around akles

[@kchilz32]

@@rickyodom1201 what’s an EVO church? It’s that another new cult?

[@a_new_ho]

This story is beyond tragic. But I will say, it’s nice seeing a news story where actual research and investigation is done. Journalism is important! Shine the light in every dark corner, it’s the only way to move forward stronger and better.

[@yditto2499]

Good. I hope they investigate many more and not only on sexual abuse but also dangerous cults.

[@thegatesofdawn...1386]

"I have a hard time believing this." This is cruel to the victims.

[@polkadots716]

Oh, yes. They are good at re-victimizing the victims. ☹

[@annem7806]

Scientology next please.

[@kimberlyjohnson7961]

Most Definitely!

[@LoveLee-jz1tj]

AND Mormon LDS real estate racketeering and human trafficking.

[@Rogue-zv5to]

No surprise here. What religion actually protects women and children?

[@rach9466]

Jesus actually. But.. humans, I don’t know.

[@Rogue-zv5to]

@@rach9466 Jesus isn't a religion. His name was turned into a religion. A religion that was used and is still being used for evil.

[@rach9466]

@@Rogue-zv5to his name is abused, true. But if you’re taking some pass at religion in general that’s not interesting to me. People will be religious about anything; God or not. The inclination is best directed at a person who deserves it - that being Jesus. (Something this 2x2 church doesn’t do every well or at all.)

[@Rogue-zv5to]

@@rach9466 Yea people abuse... because religion is a made up construct used by the rich and powerful to oppress and subjugate the poor and the uneducated. Your beliefs are meant to be between you and God. You don't need other men/women to tell you how to believe or have faith. You don't need religion to have faith in anything. But if you really want to live like the Bible says, then your prayers should be done in the privacy of your home to not be seen or heard by others. As stated in Matthew 6:5-8. So what I am saying is Religion is not necessary to have faith or believe in a higher being. Or to be a good person.

[@patrickl8760]

The old guy being interviewed is obviously like an ostrich with his head in the sand.

[@Alisha-zq6vh]

He obviously hasn't hired a good lawyer

[@NYCHFAN]

Or has participated in the activities. Or flat out lying.

[@IMOO1896]

“Well, I didn’t see it”.. would he only believe it if the abuse occurred on the stage of the meeting?

[@CommunityGuidelines]

He's completely dishonest, and most likely guilty of these crimes.

[@victoriafisher6934]

This is why people hate RELIGION!

[@troy.peters]

It's not the only reason. There are many more.

[@Eph5wife4life]

You people are just LOOKING, eagerly, for a reason to hate religion. Stop pretending like this is really the reason why. 😂 I was SA multiple times and then gaslight by a cult of "Christians", but I learned later that they were all super fake. I learned not to allow screwed up people to screw up my perception of God. You guys were always gonna hate on God, this is just the perfect excuse for you.

[@phillipbingham487]

None of the above is true religion...they that worship God must do so in spirit and in truth

[@ca8944]

Well then they are stupid bc religion isn’t the issue. It’s evil people using religion to take advantage of the most vulnerable

[@mariochartrand3308]

​@phillipbingham487 What you wrote is meaningless.

[@LysoL_Inc]

All religious operators should be investigated regardless.

[@mystie6861]

This group tells people they are not an organized religion and not even an organization

[@stevetrivago]

so should you.. especially if you have children…. CPS should interrogate your entire family to make sure you’re not a threat to your children or others…. Wtf are you talking about? You must not appreciate freedom .. Probably a Biden supporter too lol

[@santiagopino2407]

Snakes among us .

[@CrazyBear65]

This makes me sick. How widespread do you think it actually is? Is it in every church? Is it in every religion? You can't trust anybody. Government lies, religion lies, the law lies, banks lie, corporate lies, medicine lies, they all lie, so who can you believe? Nobody. You can't believe anybody. There should be no statute of limitations on child molestation. Hold these folks accountable. Hold them _all_ accountable.