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The link between conservative religious belief and the sexual abuse of children

By Rev Illuminatus Maximus / April 9, 2010 /

Found : The link between conservative religious belief and the sexual abuse of children "A disturbing fact continues to surface in sex abuse research. The first best predictor of abuse is alcohol or drug addiction in the father. But the second best predictor is conservative religiosity, accompanied by parental belief in traditional male-female roles. This…

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Review of the Magdalene Sisters

By Rev Illuminatus Maximus / March 24, 2010 /

Found : Review of the Magdalene Sisters Speaking after the UK premiere of "The Magdalene Sisters" in Glasgow, one 65- year old woman told director Peter Mullan, "It's not nearly bad enough. You didn't show it as it really was. We were only babies. It was a lot worse. It was horrendous."… Another abuse victim…

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Thousands beaten, raped in Irish reform schools

By Rev Illuminatus Maximus / January 6, 2010 /

Found : Thousands beaten, raped in Irish reform schools DUBLIN (AP) — A fiercely debated, nine-year investigation into Ireland's Roman Catholic-run institutions says priests and nuns terrorized thousands of boys and girls in workhouse-style schools for decades — and government inspectors failed to stop the chronic beatings, rapes and humiliation. High Court Justice Sean Ryan…

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