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Why has Welby not resigned?

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MrsSkylerWhite · 10/11/2024 11:47

Along with the at least 6 bishops and providence knows however many others within the organisation who were aware of this evil man’s conduct.

Listening to him tie himself in knots, trying to distance/excuse his inaction is despicable.

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averylongtimeago · 10/11/2024 12:42

I've just read the bbc report.
Smyth was "encouraged" to go abroad. Because those in charge knew what he was doing and either didn't care, didn't think it was wrong or were worried about the "reputation" of the church.

Those who knew and did nothing are guilty of condoning the abuse. They should be held to account.

But they won't be- because of money and power.

CatPlanet · 10/11/2024 12:35

Because The Church as an institution aka money/power source must be protected at all costs. And yes at the cost of children. That’s all there is to it. Powerful men protecting their source of power. And yes there should be a massive outcry that he resign, as well aa all those who knew and did nothing, or worse, helped cover it up.

1WanderingWomble · 10/11/2024 12:32

I don't know. He should resign IMO. Apparently he wanted Paula Vennels as a bishop. The man has no judgement but friends in high places it seems.

heldinadream · 10/11/2024 12:30

Because they delude themselves into believing they are special. All men in positions of religious authority do this.
So we have to work really hard to tear it all down, all of it.

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MrsSkylerWhite · 10/11/2024 12:29

araiwa · Today 12:26

Its what they do
What they did
And what they will continue to do
There's thousands of years of previous

Well yes, fair point. I suppose I’d just hoped that the organisation had evolved a bit, especially given the justified outrage about the conduct of the other lot.

“Shaken to the core, shocked beyond description” ? Not enough to rock the boat though, clearly. Shameful.

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WhichSock · 10/11/2024 12:27

It’s staggering he hasn’t resigned. Just goes to show that for the words, they really don’t give a shit.

araiwa · 10/11/2024 12:26

Its what they do

What they did

And what they will continue to do

There's thousands of years of previous...

Wakeywake · 10/11/2024 12:23

They don't care. Corruption in politics is often talked about, but organised religion is much worse. They are all a bunch of hypocrites protecting their mates and their privilege.

SweetSakura · 10/11/2024 12:18

Agree. It's astounding.

AlertCat · 10/11/2024 12:15

They don’t think it’s a big deal. This is the only explanation I can come up with for the number of men convicted of having or creating images of CSA who don’t get a prison sentence; the woeful punishments for rape and VAWG.

AthenaWhite · 10/11/2024 12:08

No idea. It is jaw dropping that he hasn't.